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voiture

car

noun vwah-TUYR Common

Also means

vehicle

Usage Note

Voiture is the standard word for a car in everyday French. The related verb voiturer (to transport) is rarely used today. In the context of trains, une voiture also means a 'railway carriage.' Learners should note that the informal synonym bagnole appears frequently in spoken French.

Examples

"Ma voiture est garée devant la maison."

Natural Translation

My car is parked in front of the house.

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