gasoline

• Liquide volatil et inflammable obtenu à partir du pétrole, utilisé principalement comme carburant dans les moteurs à combustion interne, notamment dans les voitures et les camions.

A volatile, flammable liquid derived from petroleum, used primarily as fuel in internal combustion engines, especially in cars and trucks.

indénombrable

1. Fuel for vehiclesA2formalamerican

   A volatile, flammable liquid derived from petroleum, used as fuel for internal combustion engines.

   Essence (carburant)

   • I need to fill up the car with gasoline before the trip.
   • The price of gasoline has increased significantly this year.
   • He spilled some gasoline on the ground while refueling.

   Synonymesgasgasolenepetrol

2. General term for fuelA2informalamerican

   Used informally to refer to any type of fuel for engines.

   Carburant pour moteurs

   • We ran out of gasoline on the highway.
   • The lawnmower runs on gasoline.
   • She bought a can of gasoline for the generator.

   Synonymesfuelgasjuice