diesel
diesel
noun dyeh-ZEL Rare
Origin: Named after Rudolf Diesel, the German engineer who invented the engine
Also means
diesel vehicle
Usage Note
Diesel in French refers both to the fuel (le diesel — diesel fuel) and informally to a diesel-powered vehicle. France has historically had a very high proportion of diesel cars; government policy has been shifting away from le diesel since around 2015. The adjective diesel is invariable.
Examples
"Sa voiture roule au diesel."
Natural Translation
His car runs on diesel.
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