aerial

• Relatif à l'air ou à l'atmosphère ; effectué ou existant dans l'air.

Relating to the air or atmosphere; performed or existing in the air.

1. Airborne passB2formalamericansport

   A forward pass in sports, especially American football, thrown to a receiver down the field.

   Passe aérienne

   • The quarterback completed a long aerial to the wide receiver.
   • The team practiced their aerial plays during training.
   • He caught a spectacular aerial in the end zone.

   Synonymesforward passpass

2. AntennaB1formalbritishtechnical

   An electrical device, such as a rod or wire, used to send or receive radio or television signals.

   Antenne

   • The old house had a large aerial on the roof.
   • We need to adjust the aerial to get a better signal.
   • The radio aerial was damaged in the storm.

   Synonymesantenna

3. Existing in the airB2formalscientific

   Relating to or occurring in the air; living, growing, or operating in the atmosphere.

   aérien (dans l'air)

   • Aerial plants like orchids grow on other trees.
   • The aerial view of the city was breathtaking.
   • Birds are aerial creatures by nature.

   Synonymesairborneairyatmospheric

   Antonymesaquaticmarinesubterraneanterrestrial

4. Light and etherealC1formalart

   Characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air.

   Aérien, éthéré

   • Her aerial grace made her dance seem effortless.
   • The music had an aerial quality, floating through the hall.
   • His thoughts were aerial, drifting without clear direction.

   Synonymesairydelicatediaphanousetherealgossamerinsubstantiallightvaporous

   Antonymesdenseheavysolidsubstantialweighty

• Nom désignant un dispositif, tel qu'une tige ou un fil, utilisé pour émettre ou recevoir des signaux radio ou télévisés ; peut aussi désigner quelque chose qui se rapporte à l'air ou à l'atmosphère.

A noun referring to a device, such as a rod or wire, used to transmit or receive radio or television signals; also used to describe something relating to the air or atmosphere.

1. Forward pass in sportsB2informalamericansport

   A pass thrown downfield to a receiver, typically in American football or rugby.

   Passe en profondeur

   • The quarterback launched a perfect aerial to the wide receiver.
   • He caught the aerial in the end zone for a touchdown.
   • The team practiced their aerials during the training session.

   Synonymesbombforward passheavepassthrow

2. Antenna for signalsB1formalbritishtechnical

   An electrical device, such as a rod or wire, used to transmit or receive radio or television signals.

   Antenne (pour signaux)

   • We installed a new aerial on the roof to get better TV reception.
   • The radio aerial was damaged in the storm.
   • He adjusted the aerial to pick up the signal more clearly.

   Synonymesantenna

3. Airborne existenceB2formalscientific

   Existing, living, or operating in the air, as opposed to on land or water.

   Vie aérienne

   • Aerial plants like orchids grow on other trees without soil.
   • The aerial roots of the banyan tree hang down from the branches.
   • Aerial photography is used to map large areas of land.

   Antonymesaquaticterrestrial

4. Lightness and insubstantialityC1formalart

   Characterized by a delicate, airy quality, as if intangible or ethereal.

   Légèreté aérienne

   • Her aerial grace made her dance seem effortless.
   • The music had an aerial quality, floating softly through the hall.
   • He described the dream as an aerial vision, light and fleeting.

   Antonymesmaterialitysoliditysubstantiality