Usage Note
Huile refers to both culinary oil (huile d'olive — olive oil) and motor oil (huile de moteur). The expression baigner dans l'huile means things are running smoothly. Huiler is the verb 'to oil,' and huileux means oily.
Examples
"Elle verse un peu d'huile dans la poêle."
Natural Translation
She pours a little oil into the pan.
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