fuel

• Matière telle que le charbon, le gaz, le pétrole ou le bois, qui est brûlée ou autrement consommée pour produire de la chaleur ou de l'énergie.

A material, such as coal, gas, oil, or wood, that is burned or otherwise consumed to produce heat or power.

1. Energy sourceA2formal

   A material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.

   combustible

   • The car runs on diesel fuel.
   • We need to buy more fuel for the generator.
   • Fossil fuels are a major source of energy worldwide.

   Synonymescombustible

2. Something that sustains or increasesB2informal

   Something that provides energy or support for an activity, emotion, or process.

   combustible (au sens figuré)

   • Her speech added fuel to the debate.
   • The rumors were fuel for the gossip mill.
   • Exercise is good fuel for a healthy mind.

   Synonymesammunitionencouragementfodderimpetusincentivenourishmentstimulussustenance

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fournir ou d'approvisionner quelque chose en carburant, ainsi que pour stimuler ou renforcer un sentiment ou une activité.

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying or powering something with fuel, or to stimulate or intensify a feeling or activity.

1. Provide with fuelB1formal

   To supply something with material that can be burned to produce energy.

   fournir du carburant

   • The truck was fueled with diesel before the long journey.
   • They fueled the generator to keep the lights on.
   • The aircraft needs to be fueled before takeoff.

   Synonymesfeedfill uppowerrefuelstoke

2. Stimulate or intensifyB2formal

   To cause something to increase or become more active.

   Stimuler, intensifier

   • The scandal fueled rumors about the politician's resignation.
   • His speech fueled the crowd's enthusiasm for the cause.
   • Rising prices fueled public anger and protests.

   Synonymesboostfanfeedinciteintensifyprovokestimulatestoke

   Antonymesdampendouseextinguishquellsuppress