glide in French
glide in French is glisser, planer — glide means to move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.
glide in French
glisser
(intransitive) To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
planer
(intransitive) To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.
What does "glide" mean?
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verb To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.
"The skater glided across the ice."
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noun An instance of moving smoothly, or a flight made without engine power.
"The pilot managed a long glide to the nearest airfield."
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glide in a sentence
- The skater glided across the ice.
- The plane glided down onto the runway after its engines cut out.
- The pilot managed a long glide to the nearest airfield.
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What is "glide" in French?
"glide" in French is glisser, planer. glide means: To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.
How do you use "glide" in a sentence?
Example: "The skater glided across the ice." In French, "glide" is glisser, planer.
Are there other ways to say "glide" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "glide": glisser, planer.
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