La boîte noire
Example: La boîte noire enregistre toutes les données du vol.
Definition
"La boîte noire" refers to the flight recorder in an aircraft that records all flight data and cockpit audio to help investigate accidents and incidents. It is essential for understanding the events leading to any aviation mishap.
Etymology
The term "la boîte noire" literally means "the black box" in French. Despite its name, the device is usually bright orange to aid in recovery after crashes. The expression became popular as aviation technology advanced to describe this vital safety device.
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"La boîte noire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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