Houille (en. Coal)

[wi]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A type of coal ore, primarily used for energy production.

The coals extracted in this region are of high quality.

Les houilles extraites dans cette région sont de haute qualité.

A type of coal used in industry.

This factory uses coal as its main source of heat.

Cette usine utilise de la houille comme source principale de chaleur.

Comes from the Latin 'cŏllŏ' which means 'flow', evoking the extraction process.

to have the coal in one's legs

To be very active or agitated.

avoir du houille dans les jambes

to burn like coal

To move or stir with intensity.

brûler comme de la houille

to exploit coal

To exploit the coal resources of a region.

exploiter la houille

coal

Combustible rock primarily used to produce energy.

charbon

extraction

The process of removing mineral resources from the earth.

extraction

Easy money to make.

He made easy money selling drinks at the concert.

Il a fait du houille facile en vendant des boissons lors du concert.

A problem or difficult situation.

I found myself in a tough situation after losing my keys.

Je me suis retrouvé dans une houille après avoir perdu mes clés.