Volant (en. Flying)

/vɔ.lɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Part of a vehicle that allows for steering, generally circular.

The steering wheel of the car was very comfortable.

Le volant de la voiture était très confortable.

Object that flies.

Birds are flying beings.

Les oiseaux sont des êtres volants.

adjective

That is in motion in the air.

Flying insects are fascinating.

Les insectes volants sont fascinants.

That is in motion, that moves quickly.

He loves flying cars.

Il aime les voitures volantes.

From the verb voler, which means to move through the air.

driving at all speeds

to move quickly.

volant à toutes vitesses

take the wheel

to become the driver of a vehicle.

prendre le volant

loose steering wheel

a steering wheel that is not fixed.

volant libre

flight

Action of moving in the air.

vol

landing

Action of touching the ground after a flight.

atterrissage

piloting

Action of directing an aircraft.

pilotage

A car steering wheel.

Look at that customized steering wheel.

Regarde ce volant customisé.

To be in motion or active.

This guy is always on the move in his business.

Ce type est toujours volant dans ses affaires.