kérosène
/ke.ʁo.zɛn/masculine
Kerosene in French is kérosène.
The word refers to a thin, colorless fuel.
Meaning: thin, colorless fuel (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun kérosène is masculine, so it is used with the masculine article le.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /ke.ʁo.zɛn/.
Did you know?
- Because kérosène is a genericized trademark, it was once a specific brand name before becoming the common noun used in French today.
- A lampe à pétrole is the common French term for a kerosene lamp, despite the word kérosène being the precise fuel type.
- Unlike English, where 'kerosene' can sometimes be used for lamps or engines, the French kérosène is more strictly associated with aviation and industrial uses.
Examples in context
- Nous n'avons plus de kérosène.We've run out of kerosene.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have run out of kérosène.Tatoeba #6936949 by Aiji, translation #4397498 by CK
- Quelle quantité de kérosène reste-t-il dans le réservoir ?How much kerosene is left in the tank?This sentence is useful for asking about the amount of kérosène remaining in a tank.Tatoeba #12457795 by lbdx, translation #7965110 by CK
- Dans les endroits où il neige beaucoup, le kérosène est un bien indispensable.In places where it snows a lot, kerosene is an indispensable item.This sentence is useful for describing how kérosène is an indispensable item in snowy places.Tatoeba #829284 by sacredceltic, translation #338004 by pierrephi
- Le kérosène est souvent utilisé comme carburant d'avion.Kerosene is often used as airplane fuel.
- Je vais aller chercher de l'huile à chauffage pour remplir la cuve.I'm going to get heating oil to fill the tank.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are preparing a small plane for takeoff.
- NathanEst-ce que l'avion a assez de kérosène ?Does the plane have enough kerosene?
- ChloéOui, j'ai vérifié le niveau ce matin.Yes, I checked the level this morning.
- NathanParfait, on peut décoller maintenant.Perfect, we can take off now.
- ChloéD'accord, je ferme le capot de kérosène.Okay, I am closing the kerosene cover.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kerosene” translations and entries kérosène, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kérosène, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
