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1.
nounfeminineSing
oil (generic fatty or oily substance)
vegetable oil (for cooking)
lubricating or motor oil
J'ai oublié d'acheter de l'huile d'olive pour la cuisine.
I forgot to buy olive oil for cooking.
Synonyms:huile végétale, corps gras, lubrifiant
2.
nounfeminineSing
big shot; important person (colloquial)
Il y avait toutes les grosses huiles de l'entreprise à la réunion.
All the company's big shots were at the meeting.
Synonyms:gros bonnet, VIP, grand patron