vidange
/vi.dɑ̃ʒ/feminine
The French word for oil change is vidange.
vidange is a noun used to describe the process of changing oil.
Meaning: process of changing oil (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Because vidange is a feminine noun, it is preceded by the feminine indefinite article une or the definite article la.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /vi.dɑ̃ʒ/.
Did you know?
- The word vidange can describe the act of emptying a room or a building during an evacuation.
- In French, the word vidange is also the term used for a septic tank or a sewage drainage system.
- Because it comes from the verb vider, the word literally describes the act of 'emptying' rather than the 'change' itself.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais prendre rendez-vous pour un changement d'huile.I would like to make an appointment for an oil change.
- Je dois changer l'huile de ma voiture samedi matin.I have to change the oil in my car on Saturday morning.
- Il est essentiel de faire la vidange de l'huile régulièrement pour maintenir votre moteur en bonne santé.It's essential to do an oil change regularly to keep your engine healthy.
- Je dois faire la vidange de ma voiture.I need to change the oil in my car.
- Je dois faire une vidange bientôt.I need to do an oil change soon.
- Le prix de la vidange est élevé.The price of the oil change is high.
- Elle a demandé une vidange pour sa voiture.She asked for an oil change for her car.
Example conversation
Nathan is at a garage explaining the maintenance to Manon.
- ManonNathan, est-ce que la vidange est terminée ?Nathan, is the oil change finished?
- NathanOui, Manon, la vidange est faite.Yes, Manon, the oil change is done.
- ManonC'est parfait, merci beaucoup.That is perfect, thank you very much.
- NathanJe t'en prie, bonne route.You're welcome, have a safe drive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “oil change” translations and entries vidange, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vidange, CC BY-SA 4.0.
