French word

propane

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁopan/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpropane

Example

J'ai acheté du propane pour le camping.

I bought propane for camping.

Illustration for propane (propane)

More examples

Il y a une fuite de propane près du barbecue.

There is a propane leak near the barbecue.

Core concept

A pressurized cylinder feeding a steady flame for a cooker, heater, or outdoor stove.

Common phrases

  • fuite de propane

    propane leak

  • odeur de propane

    propane odor

  • bouteille de propane

    propane cylinder

Similar words

gaz: A general term for gases other than air.
butane: A liquefied gas contained in portable cylinders and cartridges.
bouteille de gaz: A metal cylinder for storing and supplying gas.
gaz naturel: A naturally occurring fuel gas delivered through city pipelines.

Definition in French

Carburant gazeux, souvent commercialisé en bouteilles sous forme liquéfiée, composé de l'alcane C3H8 et utilisé pour les usages domestiques et de plein air.

Word origin

The name combines prop-, which denotes a three-carbon chain, with -ane, which denotes a saturated hydrocarbon.

Usage tips

  • As a fuel name, propane is masculine and commonly appears with the partitive article in du propane.

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