59Shopping
Whether you are shopping for food, clothes, recreational items, or cars, some
high-frequency nouns and phrases will be useful when you’re conducting this
type of activity. Items such as cars have specialized vocabulary. In this unit you
will become familiar with vocabulary that helps you communicate concerning
many types of purchases.Les automobiles (Automobiles)
Most people will purchase several vehicles throughout their lives. Although the
French generally rely more on mass transportation than Americans do, cars nev-
ertheless play an important role in people’s lives.Les types d’automobile (Automobile types)
l’automobile, l’auto (f.) automobile
la berline limousine
le camion truck
la camionnette small truck
le camping-car trailer
la caravane mobile home
la Smart Smart car
le véhicule particulier private vehicle
le véhicule utilitaire commercial vehicle
la vente aux enchères auction sale
la voiture classique classic car
la voiture d’occasion used car
la voiture de collection collector’s car
la voiture de course, de sport race, sports car
la voiture décapotable convertible car
la voiture neuve new car
la voiture de sport sports carJe peux garer ma petite Smart I can park my little Smart
partout à Paris. everywhere in Paris.
La ville de Paris a beaucoup de véhicules Th e city of Paris has many
utilitaires pour nettoyer les rues. commercial vehicles to clean
the streets.
Les camions provoquent souvent Tr u c k s o ft en cause accidents.
des accidents.
Une voiture neuve est chouette mais A new car is cool, but more
plus chère. expensive.
Il a une voiture de sport décapotable. He has a convertible sports car.· 6 ·
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