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mayday in French

mayday in French is SOS, mayday — mayday means an international radio distress call used by ships and aircraft in serious danger.

mayday in French

SOS
noun
An international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft.
mayday
noun
An international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft.

What does "mayday" mean?

  1. noun An international radio distress call used by ships and aircraft in serious danger.
    "The pilot radioed a mayday moments before the engine failed."
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mayday in a sentence

  • The pilot radioed a mayday moments before the engine failed.
  • Coast guard crews scrambled the instant they heard the mayday call.

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What is "mayday" in French?

"mayday" in French is SOS, mayday. mayday means: An international radio distress call used by ships and aircraft in serious danger.

How do you use "mayday" in a sentence?

Example: "The pilot radioed a mayday moments before the engine failed." In French, "mayday" is SOS, mayday.

Are there other ways to say "mayday" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "mayday": SOS, mayday.

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