No. 3,689 in French
opel
"Opel" is not a French word; it refers to a German automobile manufacturer.
In a sentence
Je conduit une Opel Corsa chaque jour.
I drive an Opel Corsa every day.
Here, 'Opel' is used as a proper noun referring to the brand name of a vehicle.
La marque Opel est connue pour ses voitures fiables.
The Opel brand is known for its reliable cars.
In this sentence, 'Opel' is again a proper noun, this time referring to the company or brand itself.
Mon frère a acheté une Opel d'occasion.
My brother bought a used Opel.
'Opel' is used to describe the type of car acquired by the subject, signifying the brand of the vehicle.
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