No. 481 in French
véhicule
A means of transport or conveyance.
In a sentence
Le véhicule est garé devant la maison.
The vehicle is parked in front of the house.
Here, 'véhicule' is used to refer to a mode of transportation in a general sense.
Ce roman sert de véhicule pour exprimer des idées philosophiques.
This novel serves as a vehicle to express philosophical ideas.
'Véhicule' is employed metaphorically to mean a medium or means for conveying something intangible.
Un bon enseignant peut être un véhicule de connaissances pour ses étudiants.
A good teacher can be a vehicle of knowledge for their students.
'Véhicule' figuratively represents a conduit or medium for transmitting knowledge to others.
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