kilométrage
In French, the English phrase mileage is translated as kilométrage.
kilométrage is a noun used to describe the distance travelled on certain amount of fuel.
Meaning: distance travelled on certain amount of fuel (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word kilométrage is derived from kilomètre (kilometer) and the suffix -age, which denotes a measurement or a collection of units.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use 'mileage' in French, but because France and most French-speaking countries use the metric system, the term kilométrage is used even when referring to the concept of distance traveled.
Did you know?
- While kilométrage measures distance, French speakers use the term consommation to discuss fuel efficiency. Instead of asking for 'miles per gallon', they ask how many liters the car uses per 100 kilometers.
- In English, 'mileage' can metaphorically refer to the extent of one's experience, but in French, using kilométrage in a figurative sense about a person's life or career would sound nonsensical and overly technical.
- When buying a used car, a French speaker might describe a vehicle with very low kilométrage as peu kilométré, turning the noun into a specific adjective.
Examples in context
- Quel est le kilométrage de cette voiture ?What is the mileage on this car?This sentence is useful for asking about the total distance a car has traveled using kilométrage.Tatoeba #10518049 by lbdx, translation #10489875 by AlanF_US
- Quel kilométrage avez-vous avec cette voiture ?What mileage do you get with this car?This sentence is useful for asking about the fuel efficiency or distance achieved with a vehicle using kilométrage.Tatoeba #1582317 by sacredceltic, translation #58748 by CK
- Le kilométrage varie selon les conditions de conduite.Mileage varies with driving conditions.This sentence is useful for stating how mileage changes based on driving conditions using kilométrage.Tatoeba #816608 by sacredceltic, translation #615415 by darinmex
- Le kilométrage de ma voiture est élevé.The mileage of my car is high.
- La distance parcourue par cette voiture est impressionnante.The mileage of this car is impressive.
- Le conducteur doit noter la distance parcourue pour des raisons de maintenance.The driver should note the mileage for maintenance purposes.
- As-tu le nombre de kilomètres parcourus par ce véhicule ?Do you have the mileage of this vehicle?
- Le nombre de kilomètres reste assez élevé pour une voiture aussi récente.The mileage is pretty high for such a recent car.
Example conversation
Gabriel is checking the car's dashboard before a trip.
- GabrielQuel est le kilométrage actuel ?What is the current mileage?
- ManonIl est de cent mille kilomètres.It is one hundred thousand kilometers.
- GabrielLe kilométrage est assez élevé.The mileage is quite high.
- ManonOui, mais elle roule très bien.Yes, but it runs very well.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
