French translation of gas is 
gaz

Meaning of "gas" in English

In English, "gas" refers to a state of matter that is neither solid nor liquid, with molecules in rapid motion and great distances apart compared to liquids and solids. Commonly, "gas" also refers to substances like natural gas used as fuel or gasoline in the automotive context. Additionally, it can denote a gaseous form of matter or air-like substances, which expand freely to fill any space available, irrespective of its quantity.

Meaning of "gaz" in French

In French, "gaz" pertains to a matter state similar to the English "gas," describing substances neither solid nor liquid, often expanding freely and filling any available space. The term is used in various contexts such as fuel in household use, industry, and transportation, referring to substances like natural gas or air. "Gaz" can also imply various chemical gases, used in different applications, from domestic fuel to industrial processes.

Pronunciation of "gas" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ɡæs/

Regional variations may slightly alter the vowel sound, but generally, the pronunciation remains consistent across dialects. In North America, the "a" may sound slightly flatter compared to British English.

Pronunciation of "gaz" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɡaz/

French pronunciation is typically uniform, with minor variations due to regional accents. The pronunciation remains consistent with an open "a" sound, common in standard French.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. I need to fill the car with gas. (Je dois faire le plein de gaz dans la voiture.)
2. Natural gas is often used for heating homes. (Le gaz naturel est souvent utilisé pour chauffer les maisons.)
3. The balloon is filled with helium gas. (Le ballon est rempli de gaz hélium.)
4. We cooked dinner on the gas stove. (Nous avons préparé le dîner sur la cuisinière à gaz.)
5. Gas prices have increased significantly this year. (Les prix du gaz ont considérablement augmenté cette année.)
6. There was a gas leak in the building. (Il y avait une fuite de gaz dans le bâtiment.)
7. The laboratory stores several types of gas for experiments. (Le laboratoire stocke plusieurs types de gaz pour les expériences.)
8. We need to purchase gas for the grill. (Nous devons acheter du gaz pour le gril.)
9. Gas emissions contribute to air pollution. (Les émissions de gaz contribuent à la pollution de l'air.)
10. The athlete ran out of gas halfway through the race. (L'athlète s'est épuisé à mi-course.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "gas" in English

Synonyms: fuel, gasoline, petrol, vapor, steam, exhaust, methane, propane, helium, natural gas.

Antonyms: liquid, solid.

Similar Words: air, fumes, smoke, mist, vapor.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "gaz" in French

Synonyms: carburant, essence, vapeur, émanation, méthane, propane, hélium, gaz naturel.

Antonyms: liquide, solide.

Similar Words: air, fumée, brouillard, vapeur, émanations.

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