Le radar météorologique
Example: Le radar météorologique aide les pilotes à éviter les tempêtes en vol.
Definition
"Le radar météorologique" is a device used in aviation to detect and monitor weather conditions such as storms, precipitation, and turbulence, helping pilots to navigate safely by providing real-time information about atmospheric phenomena during flight.
Etymology
The term "le radar météorologique" combines 'radar,' derived from the English acronym 'RAdio Detection And Ranging,' with 'météorologique,' which relates to meteorology, the scientific study of weather. Together, they describe a radar specifically designed for weather observation.
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"Le radar météorologique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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