carburant
/kaʁ.by.ʁɑ̃/
1.
nounmasculine
fuel (substance used to power engines — e.g. gasoline, diesel)
Le prix du carburant a encore augmenté ce matin.
The price of fuel went up again this morning.
Synonyms:essence, gazole, diesel, combustible
2.
nounmasculine
source of energy or motivation (figurative: what 'fuels' someone or something)
Le café, c'est mon carburant pour tenir toute la journée.
Coffee is my fuel to get through the day.
Synonyms:moteur, énergie, motivation
