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gas in French

gas in French is gaz, essence, marrant — gas means a state of matter, like air, that has no fixed shape or volume and spreads to fill its container.

gas in French

gaz
noun
essence
noun
(uncountable, North America, New Zealand, Philippines) Gasoline, a light derivative of petroleum used as fuel.
marrant
noun
(slang, dated) A humorous or entertaining event, person, or thing.
balle rapide
noun
(baseball) A fastball.
boulet
noun
(baseball) A fastball.
boulet de canon
noun
(baseball) A fastball.
missile
noun
(baseball) A fastball.
gazer
verb
(transitive) To attack or kill with poison gas.

What does "gas" mean?

  1. noun A state of matter, like air, that has no fixed shape or volume and spreads to fill its container.
    "Helium is a gas that is lighter than air."
  2. noun A fuel, especially natural gas used for heating and cooking, or (US, informal) petrol for a vehicle.
    "We stopped to fill up on gas before the highway."
  3. noun Air trapped in the stomach or intestines; flatulence.
    "Spicy food always gives him gas."
  4. verb To attack or kill using poisonous gas.
    "The trenches were gassed during the war."

gas in a sentence

  • Helium is a gas that is lighter than air.
  • The lab heated the liquid until it turned to gas.
  • We stopped to fill up on gas before the highway.
  • Turn off the gas before you leave the kitchen.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gas" in French?

"gas" in French is gaz, essence, marrant. gas means: A state of matter, like air, that has no fixed shape or volume and spreads to fill its container.

How do you use "gas" in a sentence?

Example: "Helium is a gas that is lighter than air." In French, "gas" is gaz, essence, marrant.

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

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "gas": gaz, essence, marrant, balle rapide, boulet, boulet de canon.

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