pathfinder

UK
/ˈpɑːθfaɪndə/
US
/ˈpæθfaɪndər/

Translations

pathfindernoun
pathfinders
pl
UK
/ˈpɑːθfaɪndə/
US
/ˈpæθfaɪndər/
éclaireurPersonne qui ouvre la voie ou explore un terrain inconnu.
The pathfinder led the expedition through the dense jungle.
L’éclaireur a guidé l’expédition à travers la jungle dense.
pionnierPersonne qui ouvre une voie nouvelle dans un domaine.
As a pathfinder in renewable energy, she developed innovative solutions.
En tant que pionnier des énergies renouvelables, elle a développé des solutions innovantes.
Additional translations
éclaireurAviation militaire.
pathfinderadjective
UK
/ˈpɑːθˌfaɪndə/
US
/ˈpæθˌfaɪndər/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something pioneering or exploratory.
pionnierQui ouvre la voie, qui innove ou prépare le terrain.
The pathfinder project paved the way for future space missions.
Le projet pionnier a ouvert la voie à de futures missions spatiales.
Additional translations
précurseurSoutenu; insiste sur le rôle d'initiateur.

Definitions

pathfindernoun
A person who discovers a new route or way, especially through unexplored or uncharted territory.
The pathfinder led the expedition through the dense jungle, marking the way for others to follow.
A person or thing that serves as a guide or pioneer in a particular field.
As a pathfinder in renewable energy, she developed innovative solutions to harness solar power.
A type of military aircraft used to mark targets for bombers.
The pathfinder aircraft flew ahead of the main squadron to illuminate the target area.
pathfinderadjective
Serving to pioneer, explore, or lay the groundwork for something; exploratory; pioneering.
The pathfinder project paved the way for future space missions.