L’huile (en. The oil)

/lɥil/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Any fluid, fatty substance, often used in cooking.

I added olive oil to my salad.

J'ai ajouté de l'huile d'olive dans ma salade.

Liquid used in engines to reduce friction.

The oil level in the car needs to be checked.

Il faut faire le niveau d'huile dans la voiture.

Fatty substance extracted from certain plants.

Sunflower oil is perfect for frying.

L'huile de tournesol est parfaite pour la friture.

From the Latin 'oleum', meaning 'oil'.

to put oil on the fire

To intensify or escalate a situation.

mettre de l'huile sur le feu

to make oil

To be in a bad position or to have difficulties.

faire de l'huile

essential oil

A fragrant concentrate extracted from plants, used in aromatherapy.

huile essentielle

olive oil

Oil produced from olives.

huile d'olive

coconut oil

Oil extracted from the flesh of the coconut.

huile de coco

motor oil

Liquid used for lubricating engines.

huile de moteur

To be in a bind.

He is in trouble with this failed project.

Il est dans de l'huile avec ce projet raté.

To have problems.

If you keep going like that, you're going to get in trouble.

Si tu continues comme ça, tu vas avoir de l'huile.