L'aile
Example: L'aile de l'avion est cassée après le vol.
Definition
The word "l'aile" refers to the wing of an aircraft, a crucial part that provides lift and allows the plane to fly. It is the flat, horizontal surface extending from the fuselage, essential for controlling the aircraft's flight direction and stability.
Etymology
The term "l'aile" comes from the Old French word 'ale,' which traces back to the Latin 'ala,' meaning wing. Interesting fact: the Latin root 'ala' is also the source of the English word 'aileron,' a small wing-like flap on aircraft wings used for controlling flight.
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"L'aile" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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