D'huile (en. Oil)

/d‿ɥil/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Fatty liquid, generally produced by extracting seeds or fruits.

I added a bit of olive oil to my salad.

J'ai ajouté un peu d'huile d'olive à ma salade.

Product used to lubricate machines or engines.

It is important to check the oil level in the car.

Il est important de vérifier le niveau d'huile dans la voiture.

From Latin 'oleum', which means 'oil'.

palm oil

Oil extracted from the fruit of the palm tree, often criticized for its environmental impact.

huile de palme

to top up oil

To add oil to an engine.

faire le plein d'huile

virgin olive oil

First-press olive oil, high quality.

huile d'olive vierge

essential oil

Concentrated plant extract, used in aromatherapy.

huile essentielle

motor oil

Oil used for lubricating engines.

huile de moteur

sunflower oil

Oil extracted from sunflower seeds, commonly used in cooking.

huile de tournesol

To be in a state of confusion.

He is completely out of it today, he doesn’t know what he’s doing.

Il est complètement d'huile aujourd'hui, il ne sait pas ce qu'il fait.

To have a lot of money.

He made a good deal, now he’s rolling in it.

Il a fait un bon deal, maintenant il est en d'huile.