D'ailes (en. Of wings)

deh-ail

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Organs of birds or insects that enable flight.

Birds often use their wings to migrate.

Les oiseaux utilisent souvent leurs d'ailes pour migrer.

Elements similar to those of birds, present on certain planes.

The wings of the airplane are retractable.

Les d'ailes de l'avion sont repliables.

In a symbolic context, they can refer to freedom.

She has always dreamed of flying, feeling the wind in her wings.

Elle a toujours rêvé de voler, de sentir le vent dans ses d'ailes.

The term comes from the French word 'aile', derived from the Latin 'ala' meaning 'wing'.

to have wings

To be extremely fast or agile.

avoir des ailes

to go hand in hand with my wings

To feel free in one's choices.

aller de pair avec mes d'ailes

to let go of one's wings

To let oneself go, to feel freedom.

lâcher ses d'ailes

wing

Organ serving for flight in birds and insects.

aile

to fly

To move in the air with the help of wings.

voler

bird

A feathered animal that uses wings to fly.

oiseau

To be light as a feather.

He runs so fast, it looks like he has wings.

Il court si vite, on dirait qu'il a des d'ailes.

To have the ability to escape from problems.

When things get too complicated, I give myself wings.

Quand ça devient trop compliqué, je me fais des d'ailes.