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    Volante (en. Flying)

    /vɔ.lɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an object that is capable of flying.
    Planes are flying machines.
    Les avions sont des machines volantes.
    Who is moving quickly in the air.
    The stork is a flying bird that can be seen migrating.
    La cigogne est un oiseau volante qu'on peut voir migrer.
    In reference to an air transport system.
    The technology of flying cars is under development.
    La technologie des voitures volantes est en développement.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to fly' which means to move through the air.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flying car
    Vehicle capable of moving in the air.
    voiture volante
    flying school
    Educational institution that uses innovative teaching methods.
    école volante
    flying transport system
    Means of transport that uses air to move.
    système de transport volant

    Related Words

    flight
    Action of moving through the air.
    vol
    to fly
    To move in the air.
    voler
    airplane
    Winged machine that allows flying.
    avion

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who frequently changes their mind or mood.
    He is really flighty, he never knows what he wants.
    Il est vraiment volante, il ne sait jamais ce qu'il veut.
    To refer to fast or unpredictable activities.
    That party was a flying evening, everything changed from one minute to the next.
    Cette fête était une soirée volante, tout changeait d'une minute à l'autre.