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high-octane

/ˌhaɪ ˈɒk.teɪn/

/ˌhaɪ ˈɑːk.teɪn/

Translations

high-octaneadjective

/ˌhaɪ ˈɒk.teɪn/

/ˌhaɪ ˈɑːk.teɪn/

Hyphenated adjective; used both literally for fuel and figuratively for energetic, intense, or powerful qualities.

survoltéSens figuré : très énergique, intense, dynamique.

The film is a high-octane action thriller.

Le film est un thriller d'action survolté.

à haut indice d'octaneSe dit d’un carburant.

The car runs best on high-octane fuel.

La voiture fonctionne mieux avec du carburant à haut indice d'octane.

high-octaneadjective

(of fuel) having a high octane rating and therefore resisting engine knocking.

The car runs best on high-octane fuel.

Energetic, intense, exciting, or powerful.

The film is a high-octane action thriller.