What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
voiture
Example
Il a acheté une nouvelle voiture. [voiture: noun]
Example
Elle conduit sa voiture tous les jours pour aller au travail. [voiture: noun]
vehicle
Example
The delivery truck is a large vehicle used to transport goods. [vehicle: noun]
Example
He was driving his vehicle when he got into an accident. [vehicle: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Vehicle is a more commonly used word than voiture in everyday language, especially in international contexts. Voiture is primarily used in French-speaking countries and may be less familiar to non-French speakers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between voiture and vehicle?
Voiture is often associated with a formal or literary tone, while vehicle is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
