No. 7,741 in French
suv
"SUV" in French refers to a "sports utility vehicle," a type of car designed for both on-road and off-road use.
In a sentence
Mon voisin a acheté un SUV flambant neuf.
My neighbor bought a brand-new SUV.
Here, 'SUV' is used as a noun referring to a specific type of vehicle, commonly known as a 'Sports Utility Vehicle'.
Les SUVs consomment généralement plus de carburant que les petites voitures.
SUVs generally consume more fuel than small cars.
In this sentence, 'SUVs' is in plural form, discussing them as a category of vehicles, highlighting their characteristic consumption.
Conduit-il un SUV ou une berline pour ses déplacements quotidiens?
Does he drive an SUV or a sedan for his daily commute?
Here, 'SUV' is used to form a comparison between different types of vehicles, inquiring about personal preference or usage.
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