No. 5,669 in French
carburants
Fuels.
In a sentence
Les carburants fossiles sont une source d'énergie utilisée dans les véhicules.
Fossil fuels are an energy source used in vehicles.
Here, 'carburants' refers specifically to fossil fuels, indicating substances used to power vehicles and machinery, and denotes the general category of these fuels.
Les prix des carburants augmentent régulièrement en raison de la demande mondiale.
Fuel prices are regularly increasing due to global demand.
In this sentence, 'carburants' is used to signify fuels in a broader sense, including gasoline and other types of fuel used in diverse applications, illustrating economic context.
Les carburants alternatifs, comme l'électricité et l'hydrogène, se développent rapidement.
Alternative fuels, such as electricity and hydrogen, are developing rapidly.
Here, 'carburants' includes alternative options that serve as substitutes for traditional fossil fuels, emphasizing innovation and sustainability in the context.
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