Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deux-chevaux

Noun

/dø ʃev/ (French)

Definition

A small, economical car produced by the French manufacturer Citroën.

Examples

The Citroën deux-chevaux became an iconic symbol of French automotive design.
Many people loved the deux-chevaux for its simplicity and efficiency during the post-war era.
At the car show, there was a beautifully restored deux-chevaux that attracted a lot of attention.

Meaning

The term ‘deux-chevaux’ translates to ‘two horses’ in French, referring to the car’s horse power. It was designed to be affordable and practical for the average consumer.