English–French
“car” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/oto/
Example
Je viens en auto.
I come by car.
How to say “car” in French
“Car” in French is auto.
A privately used engine-powered vehicle moving passengers from place to place.
Example sentences with auto
Il a lavé son auto hier.
He washed his car yesterday.
Tips for using auto
- In en auto, the noun appears without an article to describe the means of transport, while a specific vehicle takes an article.
Other French words for “car”
Ma voiture est en panne.
My car has broken down.
Il a garé sa bagnole devant le café.
He parked his car in front of the cafe.
Mon automobile est en panne.
My car has broken down.