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aircraft

/ˈeəkrɑːft/

/ˈɛrkræft/

Translations

aircraftnoun

aircraft

/ˈeəkrɑːft/

/ˈɛrkræft/

aéronefTerme générique pour tout véhicule volant, notamment en langage technique et administratif.

The aircraft soared through the sky, leaving a trail of white clouds behind.

L’aéronef a survolé le ciel en laissant derrière lui une traînée de nuages blancs.

Additional translations

avionPlus courant, mais plus spécifique que « aéronef » ; convient quand le contexte désigne un appareil de type avion.

Synonyms

aircraftadjective

/ˈeə.krɑːft/

/ˈer.kræft/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to aircraft.

aéronautiqueS’emploie surtout dans le registre technique pour désigner ce qui est relatif aux aéronefs ou à l’aviation.

The technicians performed routine checks on the aircraft engine.

Les techniciens ont effectué des vérifications de routine sur le moteur aéronautique.

aircraftnoun

A vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air, or in general, the atmosphere of a planet.

The aircraft soared through the sky, leaving a trail of white clouds behind.

A machine, such as an airplane or helicopter, that is capable of flight.

The military aircraft was equipped with advanced technology for reconnaissance missions.

aircraftadjective

Relating to aircraft or aviation; intended for use in or with aircraft (used attributively).

The technicians performed routine checks on the aircraft engine.