Le fuselage
Example: Le fuselage de l'avion a été endommagé lors de l'atterrissage.
Definition
"Le fuselage" is the main body of an aircraft, designed to accommodate the crew, passengers, and cargo. It connects the wings, tail, and landing gear, providing structural integrity and aerodynamic shape essential for flight.
Etymology
The term "le fuselage" originates from the French word 'fuselé,' meaning spindle-shaped, reflecting the streamlined shape of an aircraft's body. The concept was adopted in early aviation to describe the central structure holding all other parts together.
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"Le fuselage" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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