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    Voilure (en. Sail)

    /vwa.lyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sail system on a boat.
    The sail area of this sailboat is impressive.
    La voilure de ce voilier est impressionnante.
    Set of sails on an aircraft.
    The sail area of this plane allows for efficient flying.
    La voilure de cet avion permet de voler efficacement.
    Sail area of a sailboat hull.
    Repairs to the sail area were necessary after the storm.
    Les réparations de la voilure ont été nécessaires après la tempête.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Frankish 'wails', meaning sail.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a large sail area
    To have many sails and thus good sailing capacity.
    avoir une grande voilure
    to reassess one's plans or methods
    To readjust one's plans or way of doing things.
    revoir sa voilure
    to set the sails
    To adjust the sails to take advantage of the wind.
    mettre la voilure

    Related Words

    sail
    Fabric used for making sails.
    voile
    mast
    Vertical pole supporting the sails.
    mât
    to navigate
    To move on the water using a boat.
    naviguer

    Slang Meanings

    to drop the sail
    He decided to drop the sail and enjoy life.
    Il a décidé de larguer la voilure et de profiter de la vie.
    to be sailing
    She started sailing to feel free.
    Elle s'est mise à la voile pour se sentir libre.