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pilot

UK
/ˈpaɪlət/
US
/ˈpaɪlət/

Translations

pilotnoun
pilots
pl
UK
/ˈpaɪlət/
US
/ˈpaɪlət/
The pilot skillfully navigated the plane through the storm.
Le pilote a fait traverser l’avion à travers la tempête avec habileté.
pilotePar métonymie, pour un pilote maritime ou fluvial.
The harbor pilot boarded the ship to guide it safely to the dock.
Le pilote de port est monté à bord du navire pour le guider en toute sécurité jusqu’au quai.
veilleuseDans le domaine du gaz et du chauffage.
The technician checked the pilot light to ensure it was functioning properly.
Le technicien a vérifié la veilleuse pour s’assurer qu’elle fonctionnait correctement.
épisode piloteDans le domaine audiovisuel.
The network aired the pilot last night to see if viewers would be interested in a full season.
La chaîne a diffusé l’épisode pilote hier soir pour voir si les téléspectateurs seraient intéressés par une saison complète.
projet pilotePour une étude, un test ou une mise en œuvre à petite échelle.
Before launching the nationwide survey, the researchers carried out a pilot to identify potential issues.
Avant de lancer l’enquête nationale, les chercheurs ont mené un projet pilote afin d’identifier les problèmes potentiels.
Additional translations
prototypePour un modèle réduit ou une première version d’essai.
Synonyms
aviator
flyer
captain
commander
airman
navigator
pilotverb
piloted
Past Simple
piloted
Past Participle
piloting
Gerund
UK
/ˈpaɪ.lət/
US
/ˈpaɪ.lət/
She learned to pilot the aircraft with precision and skill.
Elle a appris à piloter l’avion avec précision et habileté.
expérimenterAu sens de tester à petite échelle avant un déploiement plus large.
The company decided to pilot the new software in a few select offices before a full rollout.
L’entreprise a décidé d’expérimenter le nouveau logiciel dans quelques bureaux sélectionnés avant un déploiement complet.
Additional translations
faire passerSens figuré : guider un projet ou un texte législatif à travers une étape difficile.
Synonyms
navigate
steer
guide
direct
control
manage
pilotadjective
more pilot
Comp.
most pilot
Super.
UK
/ˈpaɪ.lət/
US
/ˈpaɪ.lət/
pilotePour une version d’essai ou de test.
The company launched a pilot program to test the new software with a small group of users.
L’entreprise a lancé un programme pilote pour tester le nouveau logiciel auprès d’un petit groupe d’utilisateurs.
de piloteRelatif aux pilotes et à l’aviation.
She enrolled in a pilot training program after finishing high school.
Elle s’est inscrite à un programme de formation de pilote après avoir terminé le lycée.
Synonyms
experimental
trial
preliminary
provisional
test
test-run
exploratory
tentative
trial-run
pilot-scale
feasibility

Definitions

pilotnoun
A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft.
The pilot skillfully navigated the plane through the storm.
A television or radio program made to test audience reaction with a view to the production of a series.
The network aired the pilot last night to see if viewers would be interested in a full season.
A guide or leader, especially one who leads a ship through difficult waters.
The harbor pilot boarded the ship to guide it safely to the dock.
A small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner.
The technician checked the pilot light to ensure it was functioning properly.
An experimental or preliminary study, project, or test undertaken to evaluate feasibility, time, cost, risk, and performance before a full-scale operation.
Before launching the nationwide survey, the researchers carried out a pilot to identify potential issues.
A prototype or small-scale model of a product or system built to test viability before full production.
The engineers constructed a pilot of the new water-purification unit to assess its efficiency.
pilotverb
To act as a guide or leader for a vehicle, especially an aircraft or ship.
She learned to pilot the aircraft with precision and skill.
To test or try out a new idea or product on a small scale before introducing it more widely.
The company decided to pilot the new software in a few select offices before a full rollout.
To guide, steer, or shepherd (a process, proposal, or group) through a difficult or complex course.
The minister piloted the reform bill through parliament despite strong opposition.
pilotadjective
Serving as a prototype or trial version, often used to test a concept or process before full-scale implementation.
The company launched a pilot program to test the new software with a small group of users.
Relating to pilots, piloting, or aviation.
She enrolled in a pilot training program after finishing high school.
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