landing

• Nom désignant l'action de se poser sur le sol ou une autre surface, notamment pour un avion ou un bateau, ainsi que la plateforme en haut d'un escalier.

A noun referring to the act of coming down to the ground or another surface, or a platform at the top of a staircase.

1. Aircraft arrivalA2formal

   The act of bringing an aircraft down to the ground or water.

   atterrissage

   • The pilot made a smooth landing despite the strong winds.
   • The plane's landing was delayed due to fog.
   • Passengers applauded after the safe landing.

   Synonymesarrivaldescenttouchdown

   Antonymesdeparturelaunchtakeoff

2. Stairs platformA2formal

   A flat area at the top of a staircase or between flights of stairs.

   Palier d'escalier

   • She left her keys on the landing.
   • The children played on the landing between floors.
   • There is a large window on the landing that lets in light.

   Synonymesplatform

3. Arrival on groundB1formal

   The act of coming down to the ground from a height or from a vehicle.

   atterrissage

   • The astronaut's landing on the moon was historic.
   • The landing of the ferry was delayed by an hour.
   • The cat made a soft landing on the grass.

   Synonymesarrivaldescenttouchdown

   Antonymesascentclimbdeparturelaunchtakeoff

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se poser sur le sol ou une autre surface après un vol, ou bien d'obtenir ou de réussir à décrocher quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of coming down to the ground or another surface after flying, or to successfully obtain or secure something.

1. Arrive on ground or waterA2formal

   To come down from the air onto the ground or another surface.

   Atterrir (sur le sol ou l'eau)

   • The plane landed safely at the airport.
   • The bird landed on the branch.
   • The helicopter landed on the rooftop.

   Synonymesalightcome downset downsettletouch down

   Antonymesascenddepartflysoartake off

2. Obtain or secureB2informal

   To succeed in getting something, especially a job, contract, or opportunity.

   Décrocher (obtenir)

   • She landed a great job at the tech company.
   • He landed a major contract for his business.
   • They landed a sponsorship deal with a big brand.

   Synonymesacquirebagclinchgetnetobtainprocuresecuresnagwin

   Antonymesfailforfeitlosemiss

3. End up in a situationB2informal

   To arrive in a particular place or situation, often unexpectedly.

   aboutir, se retrouver

   • He landed in trouble after missing the deadline.
   • She landed in the hospital after the accident.
   • They landed in a difficult financial situation.

   Synonymesend upfetch upfind oneselffinish upwind up

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