Véhicule (en. Vehicle)

/vehikyl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Any means of transport on the road.

He owns a vehicle to go to work.

Il possède un véhicule pour aller au travail.

Device or means for transporting something.

This vehicle is ideal for long distances.

Ce véhicule est idéal pour les longues distances.

In a more figurative sense, a means of expressing or achieving something.

This book is a vehicle for conveying his ideas.

Ce livre est un véhicule pour transmettre ses idées.

The word 'vehicle' comes from the Latin 'vehiculum', meaning 'means of transport'.

Service vehicle

Means of transport used by a company for its professional activities.

véhicule de service

Check a vehicle

Check the conditions of a vehicle, including its safety and condition.

controller un véhicule

Emergency vehicle

Vehicle used for urgent situations, such as ambulances or fire trucks.

véhicule d'urgence

Automobile

Motorized vehicle on four wheels.

automobile

Motorcycle

Motorized two-wheeled vehicle.

moto

Transport

Means or action of moving beings or things.

transport

Jalopy

My jalopy is broken down; I need to get it repaired.

Ma bagnole est en panne, je dois la faire réparer.

Ride

Look at my new ride; it’s super fast.

Regarde ma nouvelle caisse, elle est super rapide.