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    Voiture (en. Car)

    /vwa.tyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Motor vehicle, primarily with four wheels, used for transporting people.
    My new car is very economical.
    Ma nouvelle voiture est très économique.
    Means of transport often reserved for private use.
    He prefers the car to the train for his travels.
    Il préfère la voiture au train pour ses voyages.
    Apartment or compartment of a train.
    We got into the car of the train.
    Nous sommes montés dans la voiture du train.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vectura', which means transport.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the car
    Use the car to get around.
    prendre la voiture
    sports car
    Vehicle designed for performance.
    voiture de sport
    family car
    Spacious vehicle suited for a family.
    voiture familiale

    Related Words

    driver
    Person who drives a vehicle.
    conducteur
    horn
    Sound device of a car.
    klaxon
    financing
    Action of taking a loan to buy a car.
    bancariser

    Slang Meanings

    Wheels
    Look at my new wheels, it's awesome!
    Regarde ma nouvelle char, elle déchire !
    Clunker
    My clunker is old but it works very well.
    Ma bagnole est vieille mais elle fonctionne très bien.
    Scooter
    We get on the scooter to go to the park.
    On monte dans la trotinette pour aller au parc.
    Ride
    I parked my ride in front of the restaurant.
    J'ai garé ma caisse devant le restaurant.
    Tank
    This tank consumes too much gas.
    Cette tank consomme trop d'essence.