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glidenoun
glides
pl
UK
/ɡlaɪd/
US
/ɡlaɪd/
vol planéDans le domaine du vol ou du déplacement aérien, mouvement sans battement d’ailes ni effort apparent.
The eagle's glide across the sky was a majestic sight.
Le vol plané de l’aigle à travers le ciel était un spectacle majestueux.
glissadeSens général de déplacement doux et continu sur une surface.
The skater's glide across the ice was effortless.
La glissade du patineur sur la glace était sans effort.
Additional translations
semi-voyelleEn linguistique, son vocalique intermédiaire proche d’une voyelle.
Synonyms
glissade
slide
flow
drift
sweep
glideverb
glided
Past Simple
glided
Past Participle
gliding
Gerund
UK
/ɡlaɪd/
US
/ɡlaɪd/
planerSe dit d’un aéronef ou d’un oiseau se déplaçant sans moteur ou sans battement d’ailes.
The pilot managed to glide the plane safely to the ground after the engines failed.
Le pilote a réussi à faire planer l’avion jusqu’au sol en toute sécurité après la panne des moteurs.
glisserMouvement doux et continu, sans effort apparent.
The swan glided gracefully across the lake.
Le cygne a glissé gracieusement sur le lac.
Additional translations
faire glisserSens causatif : faire avancer quelque chose avec douceur et sans à-coups.
Synonyms
glissade
swoop
sweep
slide
sail
float
drift
glideadjective
UK
/ɡlaɪd/
US
/ɡlaɪd/
Used attributively in phrases like "glide path", "glide slope" to modify another noun.
en vol planéEmployé pour ce qui concerne le vol plané ou le déplacement très fluide.
The aircraft stayed on the designated glide path during its descent.
L’avion est resté sur la trajectoire de descente en vol plané pendant sa descente.

Definitions

glidenoun
A smooth and continuous movement, typically through the air or over a surface.
The eagle's glide across the sky was a majestic sight.
A type of vowel sound in linguistics that is characterized by a smooth transition from one vowel to another within the same syllable.
The word 'coin' contains a glide between the 'o' and 'i' sounds.
glideverb
To move smoothly and continuously along, as if without effort or resistance.
The swan glided gracefully across the lake.
To fly without engine power, using air currents.
The pilot managed to glide the plane safely to the ground after the engines failed.
To cause something to move smoothly and effortlessly.
She glided the brush across the canvas, creating a beautiful painting.
glideadjective
Relating to or suitable for gliding flight, or characterized by smooth, effortless motion.
The aircraft stayed on the designated glide path during its descent.
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