Aile (en. Wing)

/ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Wing-shaped member allowing flight.

The bird's wing was gently beating in the air.

L'aile de l'oiseau battait doucement dans l'air.

Part of an aircraft used for lift.

The airplane's wings are designed to maximize efficiency.

Les ailes de l'avion sont conçues pour maximiser l'efficacité.

Lateral extension of a building or structure.

The right wing of the hospital was recently renovated.

L'aile droite de l'hôpital a été rénovée récemment.

From the Latin 'ala', meaning 'wing'.

to have a wing

to be in the process of submitting.

avoir une aile

chicken wing

part of poultry, often consumed.

aile de poulet

the wing of the building

the part of a building separated from the other by a corridor.

l'aile du bâtiment

winglet

Small stabilizing wing on the fuselage of an aircraft.

aileron

winglets

Small wings, often used for stabilization.

ailettes

aerodynamics

Study of air movements around objects.

aérodynamique

To have support or protection.

He always has a wing to cover him during investigations.

Il a toujours une aile pour le couvrir pendant les enquetes.

To be depressed or sad.

Since the breakup, he looks like he has lost his wing.

Depuis la rupture, il a l'air d'avoir perdu son aile.