pilotage

• Nom désignant l'action de guider ou de conduire un navire ou un aéronef d'un point à un autre, ainsi que le métier ou l'activité du pilote.

A noun referring to the act or process of guiding ships or aircraft from one location to another, as well as the profession or occupation of a pilot.

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1. Navigation of vesselsC1formal

   The act of guiding ships or aircraft from one location to another, especially through difficult or congested waters or airspace.

   Pilotage maritime

   • The captain relied on expert pilotage to navigate the narrow channel.
   • Pilotage is essential for safe passage through the busy harbor.
   • The ship required special pilotage due to the shallow waters.

   Synonymesnavigationpilotingsteering

2. Profession of a pilotC1formal

   The occupation or work of a pilot, especially a marine or aviation pilot.

   Métier de pilote

   • He has been involved in pilotage for over twenty years.
   • Pilotage is a highly skilled and respected profession.
   • The union represents workers in the pilotage industry.

   Synonymespiloting