air

• Substance gazeuse invisible qui entoure la Terre, nécessaire à la respiration et formant l'atmosphère; également l'espace au-dessus du sol, l'apparence ou l'attitude générale d'une personne, et une mélodie ou composition musicale.

A noun referring to the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, essential for breathing and forming the atmosphere.

indénombrable

1. AtmosphereA1formal

   The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases.

   air (atmosphère)

   • We need clean air to breathe.
   • The air in the mountains is fresh and pure.
   • Birds fly through the air.

   Synonymesatmosphere

2. Atmosphere or mannerB1informal

   The particular feeling or atmosphere created by a person or situation.

   air (au sens d'allure ou d'atmosphère)

   • She has an air of confidence about her.
   • The room had an air of mystery.
   • He spoke with an air of authority.

   Synonymesambienceatmosphereauracharacterfeelingmienmoodqualitytonevibe

3. Melody or tuneB2formal

   A simple tune or melody, often in music.

   Air (mélodie)

   • She played a beautiful air on the flute.
   • The composer wrote several airs for the opera.
   • That old folk air is still popular today.

   Synonymeslaymelodysongstraintune

4. Travel by aircraftA2informal

   Travel by airplane.

   Transport par avion

   • We travel by air to visit family abroad.
   • Air travel has become much cheaper.
   • The air from New York to London takes seven hours.

   Synonymesair travelaviationflightflying

• Verbe désignant le fait de diffuser ou de transmettre quelque chose à la télévision, à la radio ou via d'autres médias, ou encore de rendre public.

A verb used to express the act of broadcasting or transmitting something on television, radio, or other media.

1. Broadcast on television or radioB1formal

   To transmit a program or information on television or radio.

   Diffuser (à la télévision ou à la radio)

   • The documentary will be aired tonight.
   • The interview was aired live on national television.
   • They decided to air the controversial episode.

   Synonymesbeambroadcastshowtelecasttransmit

2. Express publiclyB2formal

   To make known or express opinions or grievances publicly.

   exprimer publiquement

   • She aired her complaints at the meeting.
   • He aired his views on climate change in the newspaper.
   • The politician aired his grievances during the debate.

   Synonymesarticulatebroadcastdeclareexpressproclaimstateutterventvoice

   Antonymesconcealhiderepresssuppresswithhold

3. VentilateB1formal

   To expose something to fresh air for ventilation or drying.

   Aérer

   • Air the room by opening the windows.
   • She aired the blankets on the clothesline.
   • The laundry needs to be aired before folding.

   Synonymesaerateair outfreshenventilate

   Antonymesclosecoverseal

Variantes phrasalair out