automobile

• Véhicule terrestre à quatre roues, muni d'un moteur, généralement à combustion interne, servant au transport de personnes ou de marchandises.

A noun referring to a four-wheeled motor vehicle, typically powered by an internal combustion engine, used for transporting people or goods.

1. A2formalamerican

   A four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting people, typically powered by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor.

   Automobile (véhicule motorisé)

   • He drove his automobile to work every day.
   • The automobile industry has seen major advancements in electric technology.
   • She parked her automobile in the garage.

   Synonymesautocarmachinemotormotorcarvehicle

2. Travel by carB1formalamerican

   The act of traveling or moving from one place to another using a car.

   Déplacement en voiture

   • They decided to automobile across the country for their vacation.
   • Automobiling through the countryside is a relaxing experience.
   • He prefers to automobile rather than take the train.

• Véhicule routier à quatre roues, muni d'un moteur, destiné au transport de passagers.

A noun referring to a four-wheeled road vehicle powered by an engine, designed for passenger transportation.

1. Travel by carB2formalamerican

   To travel or go somewhere in a motor vehicle, typically a car.

   se déplacer en voiture

   • They decided to automobile across the country during their vacation.
   • We will automobile to the coast instead of flying.
   • He enjoys automobiling through the scenic countryside.

   Synonymesdrivemotorridetool