Ailes (en. Wings)

/ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Organs that allow birds to fly.

The wings of birds are adapted to different styles of flight.

Les ailes des oiseaux sont adaptées à différents styles de vol.

Structures similar to those of birds in other contexts.

The wings of an airplane are essential for flying.

Les ailes d'un avion sont essentielles pour le vol.

Figurative elements representing freedom.

She had wings in her soul, dreaming of adventure.

Elle avait des ailes dans son âme, rêvant d'aventure.

Derived from the Latin 'ala', meaning a wing.

to have wings

To be very fast or able to move easily.

avoir des ailes

the wings of freedom

A metaphor to express freedom.

les ailes de la liberté

to have one's wings clipped

To feel limited or restricted in one's actions.

avoir les ailes coupées

delta wing

A type of wing shaped like a triangle, often used in flight.

aile delta

flying wing

An aircraft with no tail or fuselage, relying on the shape of the wing to fly.

aile volante

bird wing

The part of a bird's body that allows it to fly.

aile d'oiseau

To be under pressure

He took his wings after that announcement.

Il a pris ses ailes après cette annonce.

To be super fast

She left like an arrow; she has wings today.

Elle est partie comme une flèche, elle a des ailes aujourd'hui.