constructeur automobile
In French, automobile manufacturer is constructeur automobile.
This phrase refers to a company that designs and builds cars. In French, the noun constructeur is typically followed by the adjective automobile to specify the industry.
What does it mean word for word?
The word constructeur literally means 'builder' or 'constructor'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec French, you can use constructeur d'autos or fabricant d'autos.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a feminine noun or a female builder, the form changes from constructeur automobile to constructrice automobile.
Did you know?
- In France, the phrase constructeur automobile often implies a company that designs its own chassis, whereas a carrossier historically only built the body of the car.
- The word 'automobile' is a hybrid of the Greek 'autos' meaning 'self' and the Latin 'mobilis' meaning 'movable'. It literally describes a machine that moves itself.
- In French, the distinction between a constructeur and a fabricant can be subtle, with the former suggesting a more creative role in design and the latter focusing on the manufacturing process.
Examples in context
- C'est un nouveau coup porté à la réputation du constructeur automobile.This is a new blow against the reputation of the automobile manufacturer.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the phrase constructeur automobile when discussing a company's reputation.Tatoeba #747851 by Cocorico, translation #6026277 by tinowls
- Quel est ton constructeur automobile préféré ?What is your favorite automobile manufacturer?
- J'adore BMW, c'est un excellent fabricant automobile.I love BMW, they are an excellent automobile manufacturer.
- Cette entreprise automobile produit des véhicules électriques.This automobile manufacturer produces electric vehicles.
- J'ai acheté une voiture d'occasion chez un constructeur auto local.I bought a used car from a local automobile manufacturer.
- Ce constructeur automobile est basé en Allemagne.This automobile manufacturer is based in Germany.
- Il travaille pour un grand constructeur automobile.He works for a large automobile manufacturer.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are discussing career options over coffee.
- LéaQuel est ton métier, Gabriel ?What is your job, Gabriel?
- GabrielJe suis ingénieur chez un constructeur automobile.I am an engineer at an automobile manufacturer.
- LéaC'est passionnant comme domaine !That is an exciting field!
- GabrielOui, j'aime beaucoup mon travail.Yes, I like my job a lot.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries automobile, constructeur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
