plaque d’immatriculation
7. indicator
le clignotant
8. headlight
le phare
INTERIOR
dashboard
le tableau de bord
fuel gauge
la jauge d’essence
gearstick
le levier de vitesse
glove compartment
la boîte à gants
handbrake
le frein à main
headrest
l’appuie-tête m
ignition
l’allumage m
rearview mirror
le rétroviseur
sat nav
le GPS
seatbelt
la ceinture de sécurité
speedometer
le compteur de vitesse
steering wheel
le volant
DRIVING | LA CONDUITE
France has an excellent motorway system, but be aware that many of the “autoroutes” are toll-paying. Where possible, avoid motorway travel on “Black Saturdays” (“samedis noirs”) – these are periods of dense road traffic that occur at the beginning of French holiday times.
VOCABULARY
dual carriageway
la route à quatre voies
single-track road
la route à voie unique
tarmac®
le macadam
corner
le coin
exit
la sortie
slip road
la bretelle
layby
le bas-côté
services
l’aire de service f
speed limit
la limitation de vitesse
diversion
la déviation
driving licence
le permis de conduire
car registration document
la carte grise
car insurance
l’assurance automobile f
car hire/rental
la location de voiture
unleaded petrol
l’essence sans plomb f
diesel
le diesel
roadworks
les travaux mpl
YOU SHOULD KNOW...
Speed limits on French roads go by kmph, not mph. In dry weather, the limits are 50 kmph (31 mph) in built-up areas; 80 kmph (49 mph) on two-lane highways; 110 kmph (68 mph) on dual carriageways; and 130 kmph (80 mph) on motorways. In wet weather, the limit is reduced by 20 kmph on motorways, and by 10 kmph on any other roads.
accessible parking space
la place de parking handicapé
bridge
le pont
car park
le parking
car wash
la station de lavage
fuel pump
la pompe à essence
junction
le carrefour
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