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pilot in French

pilot in French is pilote, programme pilote — pilot means a person who operates the controls of an aircraft.

pilot in French

pilote
noun
A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.
programme pilote
noun
(television) A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series.
pilote
noun
(television) A sample episode of a proposed TV series produced to decide if it should be made or not. If approved, typically the first episode of an actual TV series.

What does "pilot" mean?

  1. noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
    "The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow."
  2. noun A person who guides ships through a difficult or unfamiliar stretch of water, such as a harbour.
    "A local pilot boarded the tanker to guide it into port."
  3. noun A trial episode produced to test whether a TV series should be made.
    "The network ordered a full season after the pilot tested well with audiences."
  4. verb To fly or steer a vehicle, or to test something out before a full rollout.
    "She has piloted small planes since she was eighteen."

pilot in a sentence

  • The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow.
  • A local pilot boarded the tanker to guide it into port.
  • The network ordered a full season after the pilot tested well with audiences.
  • She has piloted small planes since she was eighteen.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pilot" in French?

"pilot" in French is pilote, programme pilote. pilot means: A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.

How do you use "pilot" in a sentence?

Example: "The pilot announced a smooth descent into Heathrow." In French, "pilot" is pilote, programme pilote.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "pilot": pilote, programme pilote.

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