French · Travel & Getting Around
"Car" in French: voiture
la voiture
Car in French is la voiture, feminine. En voiture means by car. Une place de parking is a parking spot. Auto appears too, but voiture is the everyday word.
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How to pronounce voiture
Say it
vwah-TUR
/vwa.tyʁ/
Vwah-TUR, stress on the end. Soft French v and r. Oui-like start "vwah", then tur. Final e is silent.
"Car" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la voiture | car Default everyday word. | Default everyday word. |
| en voiture | by car Mode of transport. | Mode of transport. |
| une auto | car Also heard; slightly shorter synonym. | Also heard; slightly shorter synonym. |
| le permis de conduire | driver's license Required to drive. | Required to drive. |
How to use voiture in real life
- 1Weekend plan
On y va en voiture ?
Shall we go by car?
En voiture for the mode.
- 2Parking hunt
Je cherche une place pour la voiture.
I'm looking for a spot for the car.
Place = parking space here.
- 3Borrowing
Tu peux me prêter ta voiture ?
Can you lend me your car?
Ta voiture with friends.
Mistakes English speakers make with voiture
Incorrect: Le voiture est rouge.
Correct: La voiture est rouge.
Voiture is feminine: la voiture.
Incorrect: Je vais avec la car.
Correct: Je vais en voiture.
Car means coach in French. Use voiture for a car.
Good to know
City centers often limit cars with paid parking and limited-traffic zones. Priorité à droite (priority to the right) still surprises foreign drivers at unmarked junctions.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding how to leave the city
ChatPal
On prend ta voiture ou le train ?
Shall we take your car or the train?
You
Ma voiture est en panne.
My car has broken down.
ChatPal
Zut. Alors pas de voiture aujourd'hui.
Darn. So no car today.
You
Oui, on laisse la voiture au garage.
Yes, we're leaving the car at the garage.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Car" in French
Is voiture feminine?
Yes: la voiture, ma voiture, une petite voiture.
What does en voiture mean?
By car.
Does car mean automobile?
Usually no—le car is a coach. Use voiture.
How do you pronounce voiture?
Vwah-TUR.
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