English–French

“fuel” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁbyʁɑ̃/

Example

Il faut acheter du carburant avant le départ.

We need to buy fuel before leaving.

Illustration for carburant (fuel)

How to say “fuel” in French

“Fuel” in French is carburant.

The fuel held in a tank and consumed by a machine as it operates.

Full entry for carburant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with carburant

La consommation de carburant a diminué cette année.

Fuel consumption decreased this year.

Tips for using carburant

  • Carburant is a general term, so the specific type may be essence, gazole, or another fuel.

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