winged

• Qui a des ailes ou des appendices en forme d'aile, employé au propre pour les oiseaux, les insectes ou les créatures mythiques, et au figuré pour évoquer la rapidité ou l'inspiration.

Having wings or wing-like appendages; used literally for birds, insects, or mythological creatures, and figuratively for swiftness or inspiration.

1. Having wingsB1formal

   Possessing wings, typically used to describe birds, insects, or mythical creatures.

   ayant des ailes

   • The winged creature soared high above the mountains.
   • Butterflies are beautiful winged insects.
   • In mythology, winged horses are often depicted as symbols of freedom.

   Synonymesalatealatedfeatheredpennate

   Antonymeswingless

2. Swift or rapidB2formal

   Moving or happening very quickly, as if on wings.

   Rapide comme l'éclair

   • The winged messenger delivered the news in record time.
   • Her winged words flew across the room, capturing everyone's attention.
   • The team made a winged advance toward the finish line.

   Synonymesfastfleetquickrapidspeedyswift

   Antonymeslethargicslowsluggish

• Verbe signifiant improviser ou accomplir quelque chose sans préparation, souvent dans un contexte de discours ou d'action.

A verb used to indicate improvising or performing something without preparation, often in the context of speaking or acting.

1. ImproviseB2informal

   To speak or perform without preparation, making it up as you go along.

   improviser

   • He had to wing his speech when the teleprompter failed.
   • She winged the interview and got the job.
   • Don't worry, I'll wing it during the presentation.

   Synonymesad-libimprovisejamriffvamp

   Antonymesplanpreparerehearse

2. Travel by flyingB1formal

   To fly or travel by aircraft.

   voler (en avion)

   • They winged their way across the Atlantic.
   • The pilot winged the passengers safely to New York.
   • We winged to Paris for the weekend.

   Synonymesflyglidesoar

3. Wound in the wingC1formal

   To injure a bird or person in the wing or arm without causing serious harm.

   Blesser à l'aile

   • The hunter winged the duck but it escaped.
   • He was winged in the arm during the shootout.
   • The bullet only winged her shoulder.

   Synonymeshithurtinjurewound