Published June 9, 2024 • Updated July 26, 2026 — By French teacher David Issokson with native audio by Marie Assel Cambier
Voiture — Meaning and Pronunciation
Voiture is a feminine French noun meaning “car.” It refers to a passenger vehicle used for transportation. For example, “J’ai une nouvelle voiture” (I have a new car). Informal alternatives include une auto, une bagnole, and une caisse.
The IPA pronunciation of voiture is /vwa.tyʁ/, which sounds approximately like “vwah-tewr.”
Example Sentences
Oh là là ! Tu as une belle voiture !
Wow! You have a nice car!
Il y a trop de voitures au centre-ville.
There are too many cars downtown.
Je viens d’acheter une voiture toute neuve !
I just bought a brand new car!
D’une part, la voiture est rapide, d’autre part, elle est chère.
On the one hand, the car is fast; on the other hand, it is expensive.
See also:
👉 Bagnole (slang for car) »
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🔗 Related words and expressions
- une auto — a car
- une automobile — an automobile, car
- un véhicule — a vehicle
- une bagnole — a car, ride (informal)
- une caisse — a car (slang)
- un tacot — an old clunker, jalopy
- une voiture de location — a rental car
- une voiture électrique — an electric car
- une voiture d’occasion — a used car
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