Transport Terrestre - Extérieur du véhicule et accessoires

a metal framework with bars or slats that covers an opening on a vehicle's exterior, usually for protection or looks

grille, radiateur

a metal part that covers the engine of a vehicle

capot

a type of light on a vehicle designed to improve visibility in foggy conditions

lampe antibrouillard, feu de brouillard

one of the two powerful, large, and bright lights that are placed at the front of vehicles

phare, optique de phare

the bright headlights on a vehicle used for maximum illumination of the road ahead, especially in dark or low-visibility conditions

feux de route, phares de route

the headlights on a vehicle that provide a standard level of illumination for driving under normal conditions, designed to prevent blinding other drivers

feux de croisement, phares de croisement

the large front window of a vehicle

pare-brise

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

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

pare-chocs

a light at the rear of a vehicle that is usually red in color

feu arrière, lumière arrière

a rear-facing light on a vehicle that illuminates when the driver applies the brakes, signaling to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down or stopping

feu de frein, lumière de frein

the blinking lights on a vehicle used to indicate that the vehicle is stopped or moving slowly due to an emergency or dangerous situation

feux de détresse, feux clignotants

a streamlined projection, usually found at the rear of a car

nageoire, aile

an aerodynamic device installed on the rear of a vehicle, designed to reduce lift and increase stability at higher speeds

becquet, aérofrein

a type of camera installed on the rear of a vehicle to assist the driver in backing up or reversing by providing a view of the area behind the vehicle

caméra de recul, caméra de sauvegarde

a piece of rubber or plastic that hangs behind the wheels of a vehicle to prevent mud and water from splashing onto other vehicles or pedestrians

garde-boue, pare-boue

the rear door of a car, truck, or van that can be opened downwards when loading or unloading goods

hayon, portière arrière

a device on a vehicle that flashes to signal the intention of the driver to change lanes or make a turn

clignotant, signaliseur

an electrical part in a vehicle that manages the blinking of turn signals and emergency lights

clignoteur, unité clignotante

a light on a vehicle that blinks to indicate a change in lane

clignotant

a metal or plastic plate on a vehicle, displaying a unique combination of letters and numbers assigned by the government for identification

plaque d'immatriculation, carte grise

a small light mounted on a vehicle's rear to illuminate its license plate

lampe de plaque d'immatriculation, éclairage de plaque d'immatriculation

a reflective device attached to the side of a vehicle, allowing the driver to see what is behind and beside them

rétroviseur latéral, miroir de porte

a part of a car's bodywork that covers the area between the rear door and the trunk

panneau arrière, aile arrière

a part that helps balance and stabilize the car while driving

balancier, support de suspension

a type of car roof that has removable panels over the driver's and passenger's seats

toit T, toit amovible T

a part of a vehicle's roof that can slide open to have more light or ventilation

toit ouvrant, puits de lumière

a type of sunroof that is specifically made of glass, allowing natural light to enter the vehicle even when closed

toit ouvrant en verre, toit panoramique

a loud device typically used on emergency vehicles to alert others of their approach and to clear the way in traffic

sirène, alarme

a set of bars or a frame mounted on the roof of a vehicle to carry additional cargo, such as luggage, bicycles, or sports equipment

barres de toit, galerie de toit

a device mounted on vehicles to receive radio signals for entertainment and communication purposes

antenne de voiture, antenne auto

a narrow step fitted under the side doors of a vehicle, typically a truck or SUV, to assist passengers in entering and exiting the vehicle

marchepied, barre de marche

an exterior mirror mounted on the side of a vehicle, typically near the driver and passenger doors, providing visibility to the sides and rear of the vehicle

rétroviseur latéral, miroir de porte

the lid on a vehicle's fuel tank used to seal the opening

bouchon de réservoir, capuchon de remplissage

the curved panel located above each wheel of a vehicle, designed to cover and protect the wheel well from road debris and provide aerodynamic flow

aile, garde-boue

the central part of a wheel where the axle is housed, allowing the wheel to rotate freely

moyeu, axe

a decorative cover placed over the central portion of a vehicle's wheel

enjoliveur, chapeau de roue

a tool used to measure the amount of air in a tire

manomètre de pression des pneus, jauge de pression des pneus

a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

câble de démarrage, câble de pontage

an extra tire kept in a vehicle for use in case one of the main tires becomes flat or damaged

roue de secours, pneu de secours

a part made for a machine or vehicle that can be used to replace an old or broken part

pièce détachée, pièce de rechange

a small metal nut that secures a wheel to a vehicle

écrou de roue, écrou de fixation

a pipe through which harmful gasses exit from a car

pot d'échappement

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

coffre

the curved structure around a wheel on a vehicle

arche de roue, garde-boue

a one-wheeled or two-wheeled attachment to a motorcycle or bicycle, positioned to the side and designed to carry passengers or cargo

side-car, un accessoire de moto

a part at the front or back of a car designed to absorb the energy of a crash and protect the people inside

zone de déformation, zone de compression