gliding

• Nom désignant l'activité ou le sport consistant à voler sur un planeur, un aéronef sans moteur qui utilise les courants d'air pour se maintenir en altitude.

A noun referring to the activity or sport of flying a glider, an unpowered aircraft that uses air currents to stay aloft.

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1. Flying a gliderB2formalsport

   The sport or activity of flying a lightweight aircraft without an engine, known as a glider.

   Vol à voile

   • Gliding is a popular recreational activity in mountainous regions.
   • He took up gliding as a hobby after retiring.
   • The gliding club offers lessons for beginners.

   Synonymessailplaningsoaring

• Verbe désignant un mouvement fluide, silencieux et léger, souvent dans l'air ou sur l'eau.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving smoothly, quietly, and effortlessly, often through air or water.

1. B1formal

   To move smoothly and continuously, often without effort.

   glisser

   • The swan glided across the lake.
   • She glided gracefully across the dance floor.
   • The eagle glided through the air without flapping its wings.

   Synonymescoastdriftfloatflowsailskimslideslipsoar

   Antonymesjerklurchstumble

2. Pass graduallyB2formal

   To pass or change gradually and almost imperceptibly.

   passer graduellement

   • The afternoon glided into evening.
   • Time seemed to glide by as they talked.
   • The conversation glided from one topic to another.

   Synonymesdriftflowlapseslideslipsteal

   Antonymesjerkjoltlurchplungesurge

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