Transport Terrestre - Termes et types de véhicules

a large object with an engine, such as a car or truck, used for transporting people or goods

véhicule

a motorized vehicle designed for personal transportation

auto, voiture

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

voiture

any type of vehicle that is powered by an engine

véhicule à moteur

a particular type or version of a product, such as a car model

modèle, version

a vehicle with two wheels, typically a bicycle or motorcycle

deux-roues, véhicule à deux roues

a vehicle with three wheels

tricycle, véhicule à trois roues

a vehicle with four wheels, commonly referred to as a car, truck, or ATV

véhicule à quatre roues, quatre roues

(of a vehicle) with the steering wheel on the left side

à conduite à gauche, direction à gauche

(of a vehicle) with the steering wheel on the right side

à conduite à droite, voiture à droite

of something that does not require a physical key for operation

sans clé, sans dispositif de clé

a type of car transmission where the driver has to change gears by hand using a lever

boîte de vitesses manuelle, transmission manuelle

a vehicle operated or controlled by physical effort, typically involving a gearshift and clutch mechanism rather than automatic controls

manuelle

a vehicle that changes gears automatically without manual intervention

automatique, boîte automatique

a vehicle that can drive itself without needing a person to control it

voiture autonome, véhicule autonome

a vehicle that can operate without a human driver

voiture sans conducteur, véhicule autonome

an automotive vehicle is a motorized machine designed for transportation on roads, typically powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor

véhicule automobile, vêtement motorisé

a type of transportation that moves on wheels, such as cars, trucks, bicycles, or wagons

véhicule à roues, véhicule sur roues

a type of vehicle that moves on tracks or caterpillar treads, commonly used in military vehicles, tanks, and some construction equipment

véhicule à chenilles, véhicule sur chenilles

a vehicle used for transporting goods or passengers for profit

véhicule commercial, véhicule utilitaire

a vehicle used by emergency services such as police, fire departments, or medical services to respond to urgent situations

véhicule d'urgence, véhicule de secours

a type of vehicle designed to be used on rough or uneven surfaces, like dirt trails or rocky terrain, rather than on smooth roads

véhicule tout terrain, véhicule hors route

a vehicle designed for practical use, often for transporting goods or performing work tasks

véhicule utilitaire, véhicule de service

a motorized or towable vehicle equipped with living amenities, designed for temporary accommodation and travel enjoyment

véhicule de loisirs, véhicule récréatif

a vehicle that meets the legal requirements for use on public roads

véhicule légalement autorisé, véhicule homologué pour la route

a type of transportation powered by one or more horses pulling a carriage, wagon, or other vehicle

véhicule attelé, voiture attelée

a type of transportation that moves on its own without needing to be pushed or pulled by an external force, like a car with an engine or an electric scooter

véhicule autopropulsé, véhicule à propulsion autonome

a vehicle designed to travel on a single narrow track, typically referring to motorcycles and bicycles

véhicule à voie unique, véhicule de monotrace

a type of vehicle characterized by a reduced width compared to standard vehicles

véhicule à voie étroite, véhicule de faible largeur

a vehicle capable of moving in any direction

véhicule omnidirectionnel, véhicule à mouvements multidirectionnels

a type of transportation that is capable of operating on both land and water

véhicule amphibie, véhicule amphibie à roues

a vehicle that runs on fuel sources other than traditional gasoline or diesel

véhicule à carburant alternatif, véhicule à énergie alternative

a vehicle that is designed to have a minimal impact on the environment, typically by using alternative fuels or energy sources such as electricity or hydrogen

véhicule écologique, véhicule vert

a car that uses both a regular gasoline engine and an electric motor to save fuel and produce fewer emissions

véhicule hybride, auto hybride

(of a vehicle) not producing gases harmful to the environment

émission zéro

a car or truck that uses a lot of fuel, leading to higher fuel costs and more environmental impact

voiture à forte consommation, grosse conso

a car that has electricity as its power source instead of gasoline or diesel

voiture électrique, automobile électrique

a vehicle powered by solar energy through photovoltaic cells integrated into its design, typically used for sustainable transportation

voiture solaire, véhicule solaire

a car designed and built for high speed, acceleration, and overall driving dynamics

voiture de performance, voiture sportive

a car that has been modified or built according to the owner's preferences or specifications

voiture personnalisée, voiture sur mesure

a car that is owned and provided by a company to its employees to use for work-related purposes

voiture de société, véhicule de fonction

a small, economical car, typically with a focus on fuel efficiency and affordability

véhicule économique, voiture à petit budget

(of a car) having a design or characteristics that suggest speed or performance

sportif, sportive

made up of distinct, connected parts that can move or bend

articulé, articulée

the ability of a vehicle to maintain traction and stability on the road surface

adhérence, tenue de route