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fuel

UK
/ˈfjʊəl/
US
/ˈfjuəl/
fuelnoun
fuels
pl
Translations
carburantAu sens figuré, source d'énergie ou de motivation.
Her curiosity was the fuel behind her research.
Sa curiosité était le carburant de ses recherches.
Coal is a cheap fuel for heating homes.
Le charbon est un combustible bon marché pour chauffer les maisons.
The aircraft needed fuel before takeoff.
L'avion avait besoin de carburant avant le décollage.
Additional translations
combustibleAu sens figuré, quelque chose qui alimente ou attise un débat ou une émotion.
Definitions
A material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.
The power plant uses coal as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
A source of sustenance or energy for a process or activity.
The team's enthusiasm was the fuel that drove their success in the competition.
Something that sustains or encourages; a stimulus.
The scandal provided fuel for the ongoing debate about political ethics.
Synonyms
energy
power
propellant
combustible
nourishment
fuelverb
fueled
Past Simple
fueled
Past Participle
fueling
ing-form
UK
/ˈfjʊəl/
US
/ˈfjuəl/
Translations
alimenterAu sens propre et figuré.
The generators fuel the entire facility during the outage.
Les générateurs alimentent toute l'installation pendant la panne.
attiserS'emploie surtout pour une intensification, souvent négative.
The rumor fueled the public anger.
La rumeur a attisé la colère du public.
Additional translations
ravitaillerAu sens de refaire le plein d'un véhicule, d'un avion ou d'un engin.
Definitions
To supply or power with fuel.
The engineers worked tirelessly to fuel the spacecraft for its long journey.
To stimulate or sustain a feeling or activity.
The coach's motivational speech fueled the team's determination to win the championship.
To increase or intensify something, often in a negative way.
The controversial article fueled the ongoing debate about climate change.
To take on fuel; to refuel.
The aircraft fueled at the airbase before continuing its mission.
Synonyms
feed
stimulate
sustain
power
energize
fueladjective
UK
/ˈfjʊəl/
US
/ˈfjuəl/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to fuel (e.g., fuel tank, fuel line).
Translations
de carburantEmployé dans des syntagmes comme ligne de carburant, réservoir de carburant.
The mechanic inspected the aircraft's fuel line for leaks.
Le mécanicien a inspecté la ligne de carburant de l'avion pour détecter des fuites.
Definitions
Relating to, designed for, or carrying fuel.
The mechanic inspected the aircraft's fuel line for leaks.
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