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