No. 3,166 in French
pétrolier
Oil tanker or related to petroleum.
In a sentence
Le pétrolier traverse l'océan pour livrer du pétrole.
The oil tanker is crossing the ocean to deliver oil.
Here, 'pétrolier' is used as a noun to refer to an oil tanker.
Le secteur pétrolier joue un rôle important dans l'économie mondiale.
The oil industry plays an important role in the global economy.
In this sentence, 'pétrolier' is an adjective describing the oil industry.
Dans notre pays, les zones pétrolières sont souvent sujettes à des débats environnementaux.
In our country, oil areas are often subject to environmental debates.
Here, 'pétrolières' is an adjective modifying 'zones,' indicating areas related to oil extraction or production.
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