flying

• Qui se déplace dans l'air ou est capable de voler.

Describes something that is moving through the air or capable of flight.

1. Moving through the airA2formal

   Capable of or engaged in flight through the air.

   qui vole

   • The flying bird soared high above the trees.
   • We took a flying lesson at the aviation school.
   • The flying machine was an early prototype of the airplane.

   Synonymesairborneglidingin flighton the wingsoaringvolantwinged

   Antonymesearthboundfixedlandedstationary

2. Fast or rapidB1informal

   Moving very quickly or at high speed.

   Rapide, très rapide

   • He made a flying visit to the office before leaving town.
   • The car sped by at flying speed.
   • She left in a flying hurry after the meeting.

   Synonymesfasthastyhurriedquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antonymesslowslow-moving

3. Floating or suspendedB2formal

   Suspended in the air or appearing to float.

   volant / flottant

   • Flying dust particles filled the room after the explosion.
   • The flying banner waved in the wind.
   • Flying embers from the fire landed on the roof.

   Synonymesfloatingpoisedsuspended

   Antonymesearthboundrootedsettled

• Nom désignant l'action ou l'activité de se déplacer dans l'air, en particulier en avion ou comme un oiseau.

A noun referring to the action or activity of moving through the air, especially in an aircraft or as a bird.

indénombrable

1. Act of moving through airA2formal

   The action or activity of moving through the air using aircraft or wings.

   le fait de voler

   • Flying is faster than driving to distant cities.
   • Commercial flying has become very safe.
   • He enjoys flying small planes on weekends.

   Synonymesflight

   Antonymesgroundinglanding

2. Sport or activityB1informal

   The sport or recreational activity of piloting aircraft or gliding.

   Aviation de loisir / pratique du vol

   • Flying lessons cost more than driving lessons.
   • She took up flying after retirement.
   • Extreme flying sports like paragliding are thrilling.

   Synonymesairmanshipaviationflightgliding

• Verbe désignant l'action de se déplacer dans les airs, en particulier au moyen d'ailes ou d'un avion.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving through the air, especially using wings or an aircraft.

verbe irrégulier

1. Travel through airA1formal

   To move through the air using wings or aircraft.

   voler (dans les airs)

   • Birds fly south in winter.
   • The plane will fly to Paris at 8 PM.
   • She learned to fly a helicopter.

   Synonymesaviateglidehoversoartake flightwing

2. Move quicklyA2informal

   To move or go very fast.

   voler (rapidement)

   • He flew down the stairs to answer the door.
   • Time flies when you're having fun.
   • The car flew past us on the highway.

   Synonymesdartdashracerushshootspeedsprintwhizzipzoom

   Antonymescrawldawdleplodtrudge

3. Escape or fleeB1informal

   To run away quickly to avoid danger.

   fuir

   • The thief flew from the scene of the crime.
   • They flew to safety during the storm.
   • He flew the country after the scandal.

   Synonymesabscondboltdecampescapefleeruntake flight

   Antonymesconfrontfaceremainstay

4. Operate aircraftB1formal

   To control or pilot an aircraft.

   piloter un aéronef

   • My father flies commercial jets for a living.
   • She flies small planes for fun.
   • The pilot flew the plane through turbulence.

   Synonymesaviatepilot

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