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véhicule

vehicle

noun veh-ee-KYOOL Less Common
Travel & Places Transportation

Origin: Latin 'vehiculum' (conveyance)

Usage Note

Véhicule is the formal or administrative term covering all motorised transport; everyday speech often prefers voiture (car) or camion (truck). Figuratively, un véhicule de la pensée means 'a vehicle for ideas'. The compound véhicule utilitaire designates a commercial van or utility vehicle.

Examples

"Ce véhicule consomme peu d'essence."

Natural Translation

This vehicle uses little fuel.

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