La position d'attente
Example: L'avion est resté en position d'attente avant d'atterrir.
Definition
"La position d'attente" in aviation refers to a designated holding position where an aircraft remains temporarily before proceeding, usually to maintain safe spacing or wait for clearance. For example, an airplane may hold in "la position d'attente" before landing.
Etymology
The phrase "la position d'attente" comes from French, where "position" means place or location, and "attente" means waiting or expectation. It literally translates to 'the waiting position,' perfectly describing its use in aviation for a temporary holding spot.
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"La position d'attente" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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