English–French

“oil tanker” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/petʁolje/

Example

Le pétrolier est endommagé après l'accident.

The oil tanker was damaged after the accident.

Illustration for pétrolier (oil tanker)

How to say “oil tanker” in French

“Oil tanker” in French is pétrolier.

A large tanker with internal tanks carrying crude oil or petroleum products across the sea.

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

Example sentences with pétrolier

L'équipage du pétrolier a été évacué.

The crew of the tanker was evacuated.

Tips for using pétrolier

  • Pétrolier is masculine, so the usual form is un pétrolier, while navire-citerne is the broader term for any tanker ship.

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