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landing

UK
/ˈlændɪŋ/
US
/ˈlændɪŋ/

Translations

landingnoun
landings
pl
UK
/ˈlændɪŋ/
US
/ˈlændɪŋ/
The pilot executed a smooth landing despite the turbulent weather.
Le pilote a effectué un atterrissage en douceur malgré le temps turbulent.
She paused on the landing to catch her breath before continuing up the stairs.
Elle s’est arrêtée sur le palier pour reprendre son souffle avant de continuer à monter les escaliers.
The landing of the ferry was delayed due to the strong winds.
Le débarquement du ferry a été retardé à cause des vents forts.
Additional translations
embarcadèrePour un lieu aménagé sur le rivage où les bateaux embarquent ou débarquent des passagers ou des marchandises.
Synonyms
settlement
arrival
touchdown
disembarkation
alighting
landingadjective
UK
/ˈlændɪŋ/
US
/ˈlændɪŋ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something connected with the act of coming to land, especially by aircraft, spacecraft, or watercraft.
d'atterrissageSe dit surtout dans des syntagmes techniques comme « train d’atterrissage ».
The engineer inspected the landing gear for any signs of wear.
L’ingénieur a inspecté le train d’atterrissage pour déceler tout signe d’usure.
Synonyms
landed
alighting
arriving
disembarking
landverb

landing

Gerund

landed
Past Simple
landed
Past Participle
landing
Gerund
UK
/lænd/
US
/lænd/
The plane will land at the airport in 30 minutes.
L’avion va atterrir à l’aéroport dans 30 minutes.
faire atterrir
The pilot skillfully landed the aircraft despite the strong winds.
Le pilote a fait atterrir l’avion avec habileté malgré les vents violents.
décrocherSurtout pour un emploi, un contrat ou une réussite obtenue.
She managed to land a job at the prestigious law firm.
Elle a réussi à décrocher un emploi dans le prestigieux cabinet d’avocats.
attraperPour un poisson ou une prise de chasse.
He landed a huge trout during his fishing trip.
Il a attrapé une énorme truite pendant sa partie de pêche.
Additional translations
assénerDans le sens de porter un coup.
Synonyms
touch down
settle
alight
arrive
set down

Definitions

landingnoun
The act or process of coming to land or rest, especially after a flight.
The pilot executed a smooth landing despite the turbulent weather.
A platform or level area at the top of a staircase or between flights of stairs.
She paused on the landing to catch her breath before continuing up the stairs.
An arrival or coming to shore, especially of a ship or its passengers.
The landing of the ferry was delayed due to the strong winds.
A dock, pier, or designated place on the shore where boats load or unload passengers or cargo.
The fishing boats were tied up at the landing to offload their catch.
landingadjective
Relating to or intended for use during the act of coming to land or rest after flight or travel.
The engineer inspected the landing gear for any signs of wear.
landverb
To come down through the air and rest on the ground or another surface.
The plane will land at the airport in 30 minutes.
To bring a plane, spacecraft, or other vehicle down to the ground or another surface.
The pilot skillfully landed the aircraft despite the strong winds.
To succeed in obtaining or achieving something, especially a job or a contract.
She managed to land a job at the prestigious law firm.
To catch or capture something, especially a fish.
He landed a huge trout during his fishing trip.
To deliver a blow or hit to someone or something.
The boxer landed a powerful punch on his opponent.
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