French word

gazole

Pronunciation

IPA/gazɔl/

Meaning

  • masculine noundiesel

Example

La station n'a plus de gazole.

The gas station has run out of diesel.

Illustration for gazole (diesel)

More examples

Cette voiture roule au gazole.

This car runs on diesel.

Core concept

A pale petroleum liquid filling a diesel vehicle's fuel tank and powering its engine.

Common phrases

  • faire le plein de gazole

    fill up with diesel

  • du gazole

    diesel fuel

Similar words

diesel: A liquid fuel that powers diesel engines.
essence: A transparent, easily evaporated fuel used in cars.
carburant: A general term for fuel that powers engines or machines.

Definition in French

Carburant liquide destiné aux moteurs diesel, vendu dans les stations-service et obtenu du pétrole.

Word origin

French gazole comes from English gas-oil, a compound of gas and oil, and denotes the petroleum fuel used in diesel engines.

Usage tips

  • Gazole is masculine, so standard usage has le gazole and du gazole.

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