No. 655 in French

gaz

Gas.

In a sentence

Le gaz naturel est une source d'énergie importante.
Natural gas is an important energy source.
The word "gaz" here refers to a physical substance (natural gas) that is a source of energy.
L'air contient plusieurs types de gaz.
The air contains several types of gases.
In this context, "gaz" refers to various gaseous substances that make up air.
Le conducteur a appuyé sur le gaz pour accélérer.
The driver stepped on the gas to accelerate.
Here, "gaz" is used to indicate the throttle or accelerator in a vehicle, referring to the mechanism that increases the engine's output when pressed.

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