French word

station-service

Pronunciation

IPA/stasjɔ̃sɛʁvis/

Meaning

  • feminine noungas station

Example

Je vais à la station-service pour mettre de l'essence.

I am going to the gas station to fill up with gas.

Illustration for station-service (gas station)

More examples

Les prix à la station-service ont augmenté cette semaine.

Prices at the gas station went up this week.

Core concept

A roadside fuel stop with pumps, a small shop, and practical car services.

Common phrases

  • prendre de l'essence à la station-service

    get gas at a gas station

  • faire la queue à la station-service

    wait in line at a gas station

  • utiliser la pompe de la station-service

    use a gas station pump

Similar words

station d'essence: A gas station where vehicles are refueled at a row of pumps.
essence: Fuel used to power a vehicle, generally referring to gasoline.
garage: A place where vehicles are inspected, repaired, and fitted with replacement parts.

Definition in French

Endroit où l'on vend de l'essence et du diesel pour véhicules, avec des pompes et souvent une petite boutique ou des services automobiles.

Word origin

Station-service combines French station, from Latin statio, with service, from Latin servitium, referring to a place organized to provide services.

Usage tips

  • Station-service is feminine, so standard forms use la station-service and cette station-service.

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