From embouteiller, “to put in bottles”; the traffic sense pictures vehicles packed together.
From embouteiller, “to put in bottles”; the traffic sense pictures vehicles packed together.
What does embouteillage mean?
Usually a traffic jam; it can also mean bottling.
Is it used for road traffic?
Yes. That is its common everyday sense.
Can it also refer to bottles?
Yes. L’embouteillage du vin is wine bottling.
Is it masculine or feminine?
It is masculine: un embouteillage.
What is a common informal synonym for the road sense?
Bouchon is a common informal alternative.