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flight in French

flight in French is vol, fuite, volée — flight means a journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.

flight in French

vol
noun
fuite
noun
The act of fleeing.
volée
noun
A series of stairs between landings.
escadrille
noun
An air force unit.
dégustation
noun
Several sample glasses of a specific wine varietal or other beverage. The pours are smaller than a full glass and the flight will generally include three to five different samples.
envolée
noun
An episode of imaginative thinking or dreaming.

What does "flight" mean?

  1. noun A journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.
    "Our flight was delayed by two hours because of fog."
  2. noun The act or ability of flying through the air.
    "Scientists studied the flight of bees to understand how they stay steady in wind."
  3. noun A set of stairs between two landings.
    "The flat is at the top of a steep flight of steps."
  4. noun The act of running away or escaping.
    "The sudden flight of the villagers followed news that the river was rising."
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flight in a sentence

  • Our flight was delayed by two hours because of fog.
  • She has a long flight ahead, so she packed a book.
  • Scientists studied the flight of bees to understand how they stay steady in wind.
  • Birds' flight fascinated the boy, who spent hours watching them from the window.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flight" in French?
"flight" in French is vol, fuite, volée. flight means: A journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.
How do you use "flight" in a sentence?
Example: "Our flight was delayed by two hours because of fog." In French, "flight" is vol, fuite, volée.
Are there other ways to say "flight" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "flight": vol, fuite, volée, escadrille, dégustation, envolée.
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