Usage Note
Automobile is the formal or technical term; in everyday speech, voiture is far more common. The adjective automobile also exists (l'industrie automobile). France's automobile heritage includes brands like Peugeot, Renault, and Citroën, which are central to the country's industrial identity.
Examples
"L'industrie automobile française est très ancienne."
Natural Translation
The French automobile industry is very old.
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