L'altitude de croisière
Example: L'altitude de croisière de cet avion est de 10 000 mètres.
Definition
"L'altitude de croisière" refers to the steady altitude at which an aircraft flies during the main portion of its flight, usually chosen for optimal fuel efficiency and safety. It is the height maintained once the plane has reached cruising speed and stabilized.
Etymology
The phrase "l'altitude de croisière" combines the French word "altitude" meaning height or elevation, and "croisière," derived from the verb "croiser," meaning to cross or cruise. It reflects the concept of cruising altitude, a term used since early aviation to describe the consistent flight level maintained during a journey.
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"L'altitude de croisière" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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cruising altitude