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    Volait (en. Was flying)

    /vɔ.lɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To move through the air using wings or other means.
    The bird was flying in the blue sky.
    L'oiseau volait dans le ciel bleu.
    To perform a flight, like that of an aircraft.
    The plane was flying at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
    L'avion volait à une altitude de 10 000 mètres.
    To act in order to steal something.
    He was stealing fruits from the market.
    Il volait des fruits au marché.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'volare' meaning 'to fly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fly on one's own wings
    To act autonomously, without depending on others.
    voler de ses propres ailes
    to fly high
    To have great ambitions or succeed in something.
    voler haut
    flight above the target
    To act strategically to achieve a goal.
    vol au-dessus de la cible

    Related Words

    flight
    Action of moving through the air.
    vol
    volatile
    That can change quickly, referring to fast or unpredictable movement.
    volatile
    aviation
    Activity related to the flight of airplanes.
    aviation

    Slang Meanings

    To take something without permission.
    He stole his friend's car for the evening.
    Il a volé la voiture de son ami pour la soirée.