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wing

/wɪŋ/

wingnoun

wings

/wɪŋ/

Translations

aileSens général; s’emploie pour l’anatomie, l’aviation et certains emplois figurés.

The bird spread its wings and took off into the sky.

L’oiseau a déployé ses ailes et s’est envolé dans le ciel.

aileCuisine; morceau de poulet.

We ordered a plate of spicy buffalo wings.

Nous avons commandé une assiette d’ailes de poulet épicées.

ailierSport; poste sur le côté du terrain ou de la glace.

He played as a right wing and was known for his speed and agility.

Il jouait ailier droit et était connu pour sa vitesse et son agilité.

Additional translations

coulisseThéâtre; en pratique le mot s’emploie souvent au pluriel.

Definitions

A part of an animal's body that is used for flying or gliding.

The bird spread its wings and took off into the sky.

A part of an aircraft designed to produce lift.

The airplane's wings were covered in ice, making it difficult to take off.

A section of a building, especially one that is distinct from the main part.

The hospital's new wing was dedicated to pediatric care.

A group within a political party or organization that holds particular views or has a specific function.

The left wing of the party pushed for more progressive policies.

A position in a sports team, especially in soccer or hockey, where the player is stationed on the side of the field or rink.

He played as a right wing and was known for his speed and agility.

Either side area of a stage, out of sight of the audience, used by performers and crew.

The actors waited in the wings before making their entrance.

A piece of chicken consisting of the whole or part of the bird's wing, prepared as food.

We ordered a plate of spicy buffalo wings.

Synonyms

aerodynamic surface

wingverb

winged

Past Simple

winged

Past Participle

winging

Gerund

/wɪŋ/

Translations

volerSens de mouvement dans les airs; registre courant.

A lone gull winged across the bay at dawn.

Une mouette solitaire a volé au-dessus de la baie à l’aube.

Additional translations

acheminerEnvoi rapide, souvent par avion.

Definitions

To fly or move through the air, especially using wings; to soar.

A lone gull winged across the bay at dawn.

To send or convey swiftly, especially by air.

The courier service winged the documents to Paris overnight.

Synonyms

play it by ear

shoot (informal)

send by air

equip with wings

Antonyms

wingadjective

Attributive use before nouns (e.g., wing commander, wing mirror).

Translations

en aileArchitecture; situé sur une aile ou une partie latérale.

Patients were transferred to the wing ward for observation.

Les patients ont été transférés dans le service en aile pour observation.

Definitions

Situated at, forming, or relating to a wing or side section.

Patients were transferred to the wing ward for observation.

Synonyms