avion/a.vjɔ̃/
noun · A2 · Frequency 714
nounmasculine
Meanings
aeroplane
Refers to a fixed-wing aircraft used for flying, a common means of transportation.
Examples
L'avion a atterri malgré le brouillard épais.
The aeroplane landed despite the dense fog.
Nous avons réservé un avion pour le trajet de demain.
We booked an aeroplane for tomorrow's journey.
Un bruit inhabituel a retardé le départ de l'avion.
An unusual noise delayed the departure of the aeroplane.
Collocations
- piloter un avionto pilot an aeroplane
Common mistakes
un avion
l'avion
In French, when referring to a specific or known airplane, the definite article is usually used.
avion est rapide
l'avion est rapide
Omission of the definite article before a noun is a common French mistake.
Related words
synonymaéroplaneairplane
nounmasculine
Meanings
aeroplane
Refers to a fixed-wing aircraft used for flying, a common means of transportation.
Examples
Les avions ont quitté la piste avant l'orage.
The aeroplanes left the runway before the storm.
Plusieurs avions attendent leur tour pour atterrir.
Several aeroplanes are waiting for their turn to land.
Les avions de la compagnie arrivent au terminal à midi.
The company's aeroplanes arrive at the terminal at noon.