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Liste de Mots Niveau B2 - Allons Faire un Tour !

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la conduite, tels que "pare-chocs", "capot", "plaque", etc., préparés pour les apprenants de niveau B2.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
driving school

an institute that teaches people how to drive

auto-école, école de conduite

auto-école, école de conduite

Ex: The driving school offered both classroom lessons and behind-the-wheel training. 

L'auto-école proposait à la fois des cours en classe et une formation pratique.

license number

the numbers and letters on the plates at the front and back of a vehicle

numéro d'immatriculation

numéro d'immatriculation

Ex: The police officer checked the license number to confirm the vehicle’s registration status. 

L'agent de police a vérifié le numéro de licence pour confirmer le statut d'immatriculation du véhicule.

motor vehicle

any type of vehicle that is powered by an engine

véhicule à moteur

véhicule à moteur

Ex: They rented a motor vehicle for their vacation to explore the countryside. 

Ils ont loué un véhicule motorisé pour leurs vacances afin d'explorer la campagne.

bumper
bumper
[nom]

a bar that is attached to the back and front of a vehicle to reduce damage in time of an accident

pare-chocs

pare-chocs

Ex: The bumper was equipped with a protective cover to prevent scratches and dents. 

Le pare-chocs était équipé d'une housse de protection pour éviter les rayures et les bosses.

emergency brake

a brake that is operated by hand to hold a vehicle in place

frein à main

frein à main

Ex: The driver engaged the emergency brake before exiting the parked car. 

Le conducteur a actionné le frein à main avant de sortir de la voiture garée.

hood
hood
[nom]

a metal part that covers the engine of a vehicle

capot

capot

Ex: The mechanic lifted the hood to inspect the damage from the minor accident. 

Le mécanicien a soulevé le capot pour inspecter les dégâts du petit accident.

plate
plate
[nom]

a flat piece of metal at the front and back of a vehicle displaying numbers and letters

plaque

plaque

Ex: He checked the plate to ensure it matched the registration paperwork before buying the car. 
safety belt

a strap that keeps a person attached to their seat to prevent injuries, especially in cars, etc.

ceinture de sécurité

ceinture de sécurité

Ex: He reminded his passengers to buckle up and use their safety belts before pulling out of the driveway. 

Il a rappelé à ses passagers de boucler et d'utiliser leurs ceintures de sécurité avant de sortir de l'allée.

tailpipe

a pipe through which harmful gasses exit from a car

pot d'échappement

pot d'échappement

Ex: He noticed black smoke coming from the tailpipe, indicating a potential engine problem. 

Il a remarqué de la fumée noire sortant du pot d'échappement, indiquant un problème potentiel du moteur.

tank
tank
[nom]

a container that holds the fuel of a vehicle, etc.

réservoir

réservoir

Ex: She noticed that the fuel gauge indicated the tank was nearly empty, so she headed to the nearest gas station. 
tire
tire
[nom]

a thick rubber ring fitted around the wheel of a vehicle, often containing air

pneu

pneu

Ex: The mechanic checked each tire for signs of damage. 
trunk
trunk
[nom]

the space at the back of an automobile in which different things can be put

coffre

coffre

Ex: She stored her sports equipment in the trunk of her SUV for easy access. 

Elle a rangé son équipement sportif dans le coffre de son SUV pour un accès facile.

turn signal

a flashing light on a vehicle used to show the direction in which the driver intends to turn

clignotant

clignotant

Ex: Daniel switched on his turn signal before turning left. 
windshield

the large front window of a vehicle

pare-brise

pare-brise

Ex: I had to clean the windshield because it was covered in bugs. 

J'ai dû nettoyer le pare-brise parce qu'il était couvert d'insectes.

windshield wiper

a long and thin device with rubber on its edge, designed to move across the glass at the front of vehicles to clear it of rain, snow, etc. so that the driver can see the road properly

essuie-glace

essuie-glace

Ex: He adjusted the speed of the windshield wiper to match the intensity of the falling snow. 

Il a ajusté la vitesse de l'essuie-glace pour correspondre à l'intensité de la neige qui tombait.

crash
crash
[nom]

an accident in which a vehicle, plane, etc. hits something else

collision, accident

collision, accident

Ex: She witnessed a crash between two cars at the intersection and immediately called for help. 
bend
bend
[nom]

a curve in a road, river, etc.

coude, virage, tournant

coude, virage, tournant

Ex: The car approached a sharp bend in the road and slowed down. 
crossing

a place where two roads or streets intersect

croisement, carrefour

croisement, carrefour

Ex: He waited patiently at the crossing for the oncoming traffic to clear before making a left turn. 
intersection

the place where two or more streets, roads, etc. cross each other

intersection

intersection

Ex: They waited for the green light at the busy intersection to continue their journey. 

Ils ont attendu le feu vert au carrefour animé pour poursuivre leur voyage.

U-turn
U-turn
[nom]

a turn that a car, etc. makes to move toward the direction it was coming from

demi-tour

demi-tour

Ex: The GPS instructed her to make a U-turn when she missed the exit on the highway. 

Le GPS lui a indiqué de faire un demi-tour lorsqu'elle a manqué la sortie de l'autoroute.

global positioning system

a satellite system that shows a place, thing, or person's exact position using signals

SMP

SMP

Ex: The GPS device recalculated the route after he missed a turn on the highway. 
rush hour

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

heure de pointe

heure de pointe

Ex: The highway was congested during rush hour, causing a long delay for commuters. 

L'autoroute était encombrée pendant l'heure de pointe, causant un long retard pour les navetteurs.

speeding

the traffic offence of driving faster than is legally allowed

excès de vitesse

excès de vitesse

Ex: Speeding was a major factor in the recent series of traffic accidents. 

Excès de vitesse était un facteur majeur dans la récente série d'accidents de la route.

to brake
to brake
[verbe]

to slow or stop a vehicle, or cause it to slow or stop, by using a brake

freiner

freiner

Ex: Michael began braking well before the intersection. 
to exit
to exit
[verbe]

to leave a place, building, vehicle, or similar location

sortir de, quitter

sortir de, quitter

Ex: Please exit the building calmly if the alarm sounds. 
to pull up
to pull up
[verbe]

(of a vehicle) to come to a stop

s'arrêter, s'immobiliser

s'arrêter, s'immobiliser

Ex: The delivery van pulled up outside the bakery early in the morning. 

Le camion de livraison s'est arrêté devant la boulangerie tôt le matin.

to navigate

to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

piloter

piloter

Ex: The travel agent provided a detailed itinerary, helping the vacationers navigate through scenic routes. 

L'agent de voyage a fourni un itinéraire détaillé, aidant les vacanciers à naviguer à travers des routes pittoresques.

to rush
to rush
[verbe]

to move or act very quickly

se précipiter

se précipiter

Ex: Realizing he was late for the meeting, John had to rush to the conference room. 
to slow
to slow
[verbe]

to decrease the speed of something

ralentir

ralentir

Ex: She slowed the treadmill to a walking pace after an intense workout. 
to fuel
to fuel
[verbe]

to provide energy or power for a vehicle, etc.

alimenter

alimenter

Ex: She used a can of propane to fuel the grill for the outdoor barbecue. 
progress

forward movement or movement toward somewhere

progrès

progrès

Ex: She was pleased with the progress made during the road trip, covering a large distance each day. 
steering wheel

the wheel that a driver holds or turns to make a vehicle move in different directions

volant, guidon

volant, guidon

Ex: He turned the steering wheel sharply to avoid the obstacle in the road. 

Il a tourné le volant brusquement pour éviter l'obstacle sur la route.

handlebar

a bar in front of a motorcycle or bicycle that a person takes by hand to control the direction in which they want to travel

guidons, potence

guidons, potence

Ex: She steered the bicycle by turning the handlebar left and right while navigating the path. 

Elle a dirigé le vélo en tournant le guidon à gauche et à droite tout en naviguant sur le chemin.

zebra crossing

an area on a road that is marked with wide white lines, where vehicles must stop so people could walk across the road safely

passage piéton, passage clouté

passage piéton, passage clouté

Ex: The city installed new zebra crossings near the school to improve safety for students. 

La ville a installé de nouveaux passages piétons près de l'école pour améliorer la sécurité des élèves.

gearshift

a handle in a car or other vehicle, by which a driver can change gears

levier de vitesses, changement de vitesse

levier de vitesses, changement de vitesse

Ex: The car's manual transmission required frequent adjustments to the gearshift for smooth driving. 

La transmission manuelle de la voiture nécessitait des ajustements fréquents du levier de vitesses pour une conduite fluide.

stoplight

the red light at the back of a vehicle that lits up when brakes are used to signal stopping or slowing down to other drivers

feu stop

feu stop

Ex: The mechanic replaced the broken stoplight bulb to ensure visibility during nighttime driving. 

Le mécanicien a remplacé l'ampoule du feu stop cassé pour assurer la visibilité lors de la conduite de nuit.

road rage

an aggressive behavior that is seen among drivers, particularly when they are stuck in traffic

rage au volant, agressivité routière

rage au volant, agressivité routière

Ex: The incident of road rage escalated when the two drivers started shouting at each other at the traffic light. 

L'incident de rage au volant a dégénéré lorsque les deux conducteurs ont commencé à se crier dessus au feu de signalisation.

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