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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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