L'aérostat (en. The aerostat)

/le.e.ʁo.stat/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A vehicle that floats in the air thanks to a gas lighter than air.

Aerostats were used for aerial explorations in the 19th century.

Les aérostats ont été utilisés pour des explorations aériennes au 19ème siècle.

The part of an aerostat that contains the lighter gas.

The envelope of an aerostat is filled with hydrogen or helium.

Le ballon d'un aérostat est rempli d'hydrogène ou d'hélium.

From the Greek 'aer' (air) and 'statos' (stable or stationary).

to go up in an aerostat

To embark on a journey in an aerostat.

monter dans un aérostat

to have one's head in the aerostats

To be in the clouds, to daydream.

avoir la tête dans les aérostats

to lift oneself like an aerostat

To rise quickly, often unexpectedly.

se hisser comme un aérostat

balloon

Object filled with gas, used for leisure or science.

ballon

drift

Movement of an aerostat caused by the wind.

dérive

piloting

The art of directing an aerostat.

pilotage

To be energetic or full of enthusiasm.

He is always in the mood to do the aerostat, ready for adventure.

Il est toujours d'humeur à faire l'aérostat, prêt pour l'aventure.

To have a grip on a situation.

She took charge, like a true aerostat in her field.

Elle a pris les choses en main, comme un vrai aérostat dans son domaine.