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runway in French

runway in French is podium, passerelle, piste — runway means a paved strip used by aircraft for takeoff and landing.

runway in French

podium
noun
A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.
passerelle
noun
A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.
piste
noun
(aviation) A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.
piste d'atterrissage
noun
(aviation) A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.

What does "runway" mean?

  1. noun A paved strip used by aircraft for takeoff and landing.
    "Passengers watched the jet speed down the runway and lift into the sky."
  2. noun A narrow raised platform models walk along during a fashion show.
    "The models strutted down the runway in bright, flowing dresses."
  3. noun The amount of time a company can keep operating before its cash reserves run out.
    "With so little runway left, the founders had to cut costs quickly."
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runway in a sentence

  • Passengers watched the jet speed down the runway and lift into the sky.
  • The plane taxied to the runway and waited for clearance.
  • The models strutted down the runway in bright, flowing dresses.
  • Photographers lined both sides of the runway to catch every outfit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "runway" in French?
"runway" in French is podium, passerelle, piste. runway means: A paved strip used by aircraft for takeoff and landing.
How do you use "runway" in a sentence?
Example: "Passengers watched the jet speed down the runway and lift into the sky." In French, "runway" is podium, passerelle, piste.
Are there other ways to say "runway" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "runway": podium, passerelle, piste, piste d'atterrissage.
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