French word

butane

Pronunciation

IPA/bytan/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbutane

Example

J'ai acheté une bouteille de butane pour le camping.

I bought a bottle of butane for camping.

Illustration for butane (butane)

More examples

Il faut acheter une recharge de butane pour le briquet.

You need to buy a butane refill for the lighter.

Core concept

A liquefied fuel sealed in a bottle, turning into a burnable gas when released for a portable flame.

Common phrases

  • recharge de butane

    butane refill

  • briquet au butane

    butane lighter

Similar words

propane: A fuel gas liquefied under pressure and supplied in cylinders for heating or cooking.
gaz: A substance existing in a gaseous state.
carburant: Fuel burned to power machinery or vehicles.
gaz de pétrole liquéfié: A petroleum-derived gas mixture liquefied in cylinders for household or vehicle fuel.

Definition in French

Gaz combustible appelé butane, conservé liquéfié sous pression dans des bouteilles et utilisé pour la cuisson et le chauffage portables.

Word origin

The name butane combines but-, indicating four carbon atoms, with -ane, the suffix for a saturated hydrocarbon.

Usage tips

  • Butane is masculine, so standard French uses le butane and une bouteille de butane.

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