station-service
/sta.sjɔ̃.sɛʁ.vis/
The English phrase 'petrol station' is translated into French as station-service.
A place where vehicles can stop to buy fuel.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a compound noun literally meaning 'service station'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is preceded by the feminine article 'une'.
How do you pronounce it?
/sta.sjɔ̃.sɛʁ.vis/
Did you know?
- The term station-service is a calque, meaning it was created by translating the English phrase 'service station' word for word.
- While station-service is common, many French speakers simply use the word pompe to refer to a petrol station in casual conversation. This literally translates to 'pump'.
- The word service in station-service is a broad term that historically included air for tires and basic mechanical checks, not just the sale of fuel.
Examples in context
- Nous devons trouver une station-service.We need to find a petrol station.This sentence shows how to express the need to locate a station-service.Tatoeba #7761364 by felix63, translation #10977117 by sundown
- Y a-t-il une station-service dans les environs ?Is there a petrol station near here?This sentence is useful for asking if there is a station-service nearby.Tatoeba #1564217 by sacredceltic, translation #10131885 by sundown
- Il y a une station-service un kilomètre plus haut.There's a petrol station a kilometre further up.This sentence describes the location of a station-service relative to a distance.Tatoeba #10969270 by lbdx, translation #10812257 by sundown
- Excusez-moi, pourriez-vous me dire où se trouve une station-service à proximité ?Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest petrol station is?
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are driving and the fuel light turns on.
- GabrielLe réservoir est presque vide.The tank is almost empty.
- LéaJe vois une station-service là-bas.I see a petrol station over there.
- GabrielParfait, on s'arrête ici.Perfect, let's stop here.
- LéaD'accord, je gare la voiture.Okay, I'm parking the car.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry station-service, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries station-service, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
