Used mainly attributively as a shortened form of "automatic" (e.g., auto mode, auto settings).
Traductions
Switch the camera to auto focus.
Réglez l'appareil photo sur la mise au point automatique.
automobileS'emploie surtout en position attributive ou dans le domaine de l'automobile. The city hosts a large auto show every spring.
La ville organise un grand salon automobile chaque printemps.
Définitions
Relating to or operated by automation; automatic (chiefly attributive). Switch the camera to auto focus.
Relating to automobiles or the automobile industry (chiefly attributive). The city hosts a large auto show every spring.