Glossary made by Thomas Riou as a homework, requires at least 20 terms with as many features as possible.
Terms are related to "cars".
Definitions from Oxford Learner's dictionnaries.
Bonnet (UK), hood (US)
Noun
the metal part over the front of a vehicle, usually covering the engine
en: Capôt
Boot (UK), trunk (US)
Noun
the space at the back of a car that you put bags, cases, etc. in
Example: I'll put the luggage in the boot.
en: Coffre
Brake
Verb
to go slower or make a vehicle go slower using the brake
Example: You don't need to brake at every bend.
en: Freiner
brake fluid
noun
liquid used in brakes to make the different parts move smoothly
en: liquide de frein
Chassis
Noun
the frame that a vehicle is built on
en: Châssis
clutch
noun
the pedal in a car or other vehicle that you press with your foot so that you can change gear
Example: Put your foot on the clutch.
en: pédale d'embrayage
coolant
noun
a liquid that is used for cooling an engine
en: liquide de refroidissement
Disc brake
a brake that works by two surfaces pressing onto a disc in the centre of a wheel
en: Frein à disque
drum brake
noun
a brake that works by blocks pressing against the inner part of the wheel
en: frein à tambour
Engine
Noun
the part of a vehicle that produces power to make the vehicle move
Example: I got in the car and started the engine.
en: Moteur
Gearbox
noun
the part containing the gears of a vehicle
en: boîte de vitesses
glove-compartment
noun
a small space or shelf facing the front seats of a car, used for keeping small things in
Example: Your sunglasses are in the glove compartment.
en: boîte à gants
Handbrake
Noun
A brake in a vehicle that is operated by hand, designed to be used when the vehicle has already stopped
en: Frein à main
Hubcap
Noun
A round metal cover that fits over the hub of a vehicule's wheel
en: Enjoliveur
indicator
noun
a light on a vehicle that flashes to show that the vehicle is going to turn left or right
en: clignotant
lubricant
a substance, for example oil, that you put on surfaces or parts of a machine so that they move easily and smoothly
en: huile moteur
rear / side view mirror
noun
a piece of special flat glass that reflects images, so that you can see yourself when you look in it
en: rétroviseur intérieur / extérieur
speed up
verb
to move or happen faster; to make something move or happen faster
Example: The train soon speeded up.
en: accélérer
stall
verb
(of a vehicle or an engine) to stop suddenly because of a lack of power or speed; to make a vehicle or an engine do this
Example: I kept stalling.
en: caler
steering wheel
noun
the wheel that the driver turns to control the direction that a vehicle goes in
Example: He grabbed the steering wheel from her to prevent the car going off the road.
en: volant
Sunroof
noun
a part of the roof of a car that you can open to let air and light in
en: toit ouvrant / panoramique
tyre (UK), tire (US)
noun
a thick rubber ring that fits around the edge of a wheel of a car, bicycle, etc.
Example: Remember to check your tyre pressure regularly.
