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fuel in French

fuel in French is carburant, combustible, alimenter — fuel means a substance burned or used to produce energy, such as gasoline, coal, or wood.

fuel in French

carburant
noun
Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.
combustible
noun
Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.
alimenter
verb
(transitive) To exacerbate, to cause to grow or become greater.
attiser
verb
(transitive) To exacerbate, to cause to grow or become greater.

What does "fuel" mean?

  1. noun A substance burned or used to produce energy, such as gasoline, coal, or wood.
    "The car ran out of fuel on the motorway."
  2. verb To supply something with fuel, or to strengthen or intensify a feeling or situation.
    "Rumors fueled speculation about the company's future."
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fuel in a sentence

  • The car ran out of fuel on the motorway.
  • They stocked up on fuel for the generator before the storm.
  • Rumors fueled speculation about the company's future.
  • They fueled the plane before takeoff.

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What is "fuel" in French?

"fuel" in French is carburant, combustible, alimenter. fuel means: A substance burned or used to produce energy, such as gasoline, coal, or wood.

How do you use "fuel" in a sentence?

Example: "The car ran out of fuel on the motorway." In French, "fuel" is carburant, combustible, alimenter.

Are there other ways to say "fuel" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "fuel": carburant, combustible, alimenter, attiser.

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