cambouis

[kɑ̃bwi]

cambouis Definition

• 1. grease
• 2. oil

Using cambouis: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cambouis" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The mechanic had cambouis all over his hands.

• Example

  The machine needs a bit of cambouis to run smoothly.

cambouis Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cambouis

• fat
• butter
• oil
• lubricant

Phrases with cambouis

• mettre les mains dans le cambouis

  to get one's hands dirty

  Example

  I'm not afraid to put my hands in the cambouis and fix things myself.

• huile de cambouis

  used oil

  Example

  The garage collects used oil and sells it as huile de cambouis.

• tache de cambouis

  grease stain

  Example

  He tried to remove the tache de cambouis from his shirt, but it wouldn't come out.

Origins of cambouis

from French 'cambouis', meaning 'dirty, greasy work'

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Summary: cambouis in Brief

'Cambouis' [kɑ̃bwi] is a French term that means 'grease' or 'oil.' It is often used in the context of mechanics or machinery, as in 'The machine needs a bit of cambouis to run smoothly.' The phrase 'mettre les mains dans le cambouis' means 'to get one's hands dirty,' while 'huile de cambouis' refers to used oil. 'Tache de cambouis' denotes a grease stain.