French word

échappement

Pronunciation

IPA/eʃapəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounexhaust

Example

Regarde l'échappement, il fume beaucoup.

Look at the exhaust; it's giving off a lot of smoke.

Illustration for échappement (exhaust)

More examples

Le tube d'échappement fuit et laisse de la fumée.

The exhaust pipe is leaking and releasing smoke.

Core concept

A one-way route out of a closed space, carrying people, air, smoke, or gases beyond its enclosing boundary.

Common phrases

  • gaz d'échappement

    exhaust fumes

  • odeur d'échappement

    smell of exhaust

  • tube d'échappement

    exhaust pipe

Similar words

gaz d'échappement: Combustion gases released by an engine, especially a vehicle engine.
fumée: Visible white or black smoke produced by combustion.
émission: Gases or substances released into the atmosphere.
rejet: Liquid or gas discharged from a factory or industrial installation.

Definition in French

Désigne le mouvement de sortie d'un élément d'un lieu fermé et, par extension, l'ensemble des pièces assurant l'évacuation des gaz d'un moteur.

Word origin

The noun échappement derives from échapper plus -ment, with Old French eschapper as an earlier form of échapper.

Usage tips

  • Gaz d'échappement refers to exhaust gases, while échappement in automotive contexts can refer to the exhaust system itself.

Other meanings

  • escapenoun

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