jauge
The English word 'gauge' can be translated into French as jauge.
The noun jauge refers to a measure, a standard of measure or an instrument used to determine dimensions, distance or capacity. In specific contexts involving liquid levels, such as fuel, jauge refers to the instrument itself or the specific reading it provides.
Meaning: a measure, a standard of measure, an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity, a standard (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
While jauge is the noun, the related verb form used to perform the action of gauging is jauger.
Did you know?
- The French word jauge shares its ancient roots with the English word 'gallows', both stemming from the Proto-Germanic word for a pole or stake.
- In French, the verb jauger is often used to describe the process of sizing someone up or assessing another person's character through a quick visual glance.
- The expression à pleine jauge is used to describe a venue or a ship that has reached its absolute maximum legal capacity.
Examples in context
- J'ai vérifié la jauge.I checked the gauge.This sentence is useful for saying you have checked the jauge.Tatoeba #8403254 by Aiji, translation #3722354 by CM
- La jauge d'essence est pétée.The fuel gauge is broken.This sentence is useful for describing a broken jauge in the context of fuel.Tatoeba #1546230 by sacredceltic, translation #1545434 by Spamster
- Ma jauge à essence est à zéro.My petrol gauge is on empty.This sentence is useful for stating that a jauge for petrol is at zero.Tatoeba #7785086 by felix63, translation #10689647 by sundown
- La jauge de carburant indique le niveau d'essence dans le réservoir.The fuel gauge indicates the level of gasoline in the tank.
- La jauge de pression mesure la force exercée sur un objet.The pressure gauge measures the force exerted on an object.
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Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are checking the car before a road trip.
- ManonRegarde la jauge d'huile, s'il te plaît.Please look at the oil gauge.
- HugoC'est bon, le niveau est correct.It's fine, the level is correct.
- ManonLa jauge fonctionne normalement ?Is the gauge working normally?
- HugoOui, tout semble en ordre, Manon.Yes, everything seems in order, Manon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jauge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
