French word

aérien

Pronunciation

IPA/aeʁjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveaerial

Example

Il a filmé le village avec des images aériennes.

He filmed the village using aerial footage.

Illustration for aérien (aerial)

More examples

La compagnie aérienne a réduit le prix des billets.

The airline reduced the price of the tickets.

Core concept

The open space above the ground, seen from a flying aircraft or linked to aviation.

Common phrases

  • compagnie aérienne

    airline

  • billet aérien

    air ticket

Similar words

haut: High in position or elevation.
volant: Flying through the air.

Definition in French

Qui se situe au-dessus du sol dans l'atmosphère ou qui concerne les appareils, les services ou les images liés au vol.

Word origin

French aérien developed from Latin aerius through Old French, with -ien marking an adjective connected with air.

Usage tips

  • In French, aérien commonly modifies nouns such as trafic, transport, images, and service rather than standing alone.

Other meanings

  • aeronauticaladjective

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