oil

• Substance grasse et visqueuse d'origine végétale, animale, minérale ou de synthèse, utilisée notamment pour la cuisson des aliments, la lubrification, le carburant ou d'autres applications.

A noun referring to a viscous liquid derived from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, lubrication, fuel, or other purposes.

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1. Liquid fat from plants or animalsA1formal

   A viscous liquid used for cooking, lubrication, or as fuel.

   huile (matière grasse liquide)

   • She fried the eggs in olive oil.
   • Add some oil to the salad.
   • The mechanic changed the oil in the car.

   Synonymesfatgreaselardolein

2. PetroleumB1formal

   A natural mineral oil extracted from the ground, used as fuel.

   Pétrole

   • Oil prices rose due to the conflict.
   • The country exports oil to many nations.
   • Offshore oil rigs extract crude oil from the sea.

   Synonymescrudecrude oilfossil fuelpetroleumrock oil

3. Art mediumB2formalart

   A type of paint made with oil, used in painting.

   Peinture à l'huile

   • She paints beautiful landscapes in oil.
   • The museum has a collection of oil paintings.
   • Oil on canvas is a traditional medium.

   Synonymesoil coloroil colouroil paint

• Verbe signifiant appliquer de l'huile ou un lubrifiant sur quelque chose, souvent pour réduire le frottement ou préserver.

A verb used to apply oil or a lubricant to something, often to reduce friction or preserve.

1. Lubricate with oilB1formal

   To apply oil to machinery or parts to reduce friction and ensure smooth operation.

   Huiler

   • He oiled the bicycle chain before the race.
   • You should oil the door hinges to stop the squeaking.
   • The mechanic oiled all the moving parts of the engine.

   Synonymesanointgreaselubelubricate

2. Bribe or influenceC1informal

   To influence or bribe someone, often through smooth persuasion or gifts.

   Graisser la patte

   • They tried to oil the official with expensive gifts.
   • He oiled his way into the position with charm and connections.
   • Politicians are sometimes accused of oiling voters with promises.

   Synonymesbribebuycorruptgreaseinduceinfluencepay offpersuadesubornsweeten