oil in French
oil in French is huile, pétrole, huile végétale — oil means a thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
oil in French
huile
Liquid fat.
pétrole
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
huile
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
huile végétale
huiler
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.
What does "oil" mean?
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noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
"She fried the vegetables in olive oil."
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verb To apply oil to something, especially to lubricate it.
"He oiled the squeaky hinge on the gate."
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oil in a sentence
- She fried the vegetables in olive oil.
- The price of oil rose sharply after the announcement.
- He oiled the squeaky hinge on the gate.
- Remember to oil the chain on your bike after riding in the rain.
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What is "oil" in French?
"oil" in French is huile, pétrole, huile végétale. oil means: A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
How do you use "oil" in a sentence?
Example: "She fried the vegetables in olive oil." In French, "oil" is huile, pétrole, huile végétale.
Are there other ways to say "oil" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "oil": huile, pétrole, huile végétale, huiler.
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