Le signal de détresse
Example: Le pilote a activé le signal de détresse en cas d'urgence.
Definition
"Le signal de détresse" is an emergency distress signal used primarily in aviation and air travel to alert others of a critical situation requiring immediate assistance. It is activated by the pilot or crew to indicate danger or an urgent problem during flight.
Etymology
The phrase "le signal de détresse" comes from French, where "signal" means signal and "détresse" means distress or trouble. It literally translates to 'the distress signal.' This term has been used in aviation to clearly communicate emergencies. Did you know that distress signals have been crucial in saving lives since early maritime navigation, later adopted by aviation?
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"Le signal de détresse" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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