French word

aviation

Pronunciation

IPA/avjasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounaviation

Example

Il travaille dans l'aviation.

He works in aviation.

Illustration for aviation (aviation)

More examples

Il y a eu un accident d'aviation près d'ici.

There was an aviation accident near here.

Core concept

The organized world that supports flight through aircraft, technology, transport, and professional services.

Common phrases

  • travailler dans l'aviation

    work in aviation

  • accident d'aviation

    aviation accident

  • sécurité de l'aviation

    aviation safety

Similar words

compagnie aérienne: A company that operates aircraft to carry passengers or cargo.
avion: A powered vehicle that carries people or goods through the air.
aéroport: A facility where aircraft take off and land and passengers check in.
vol: One journey by aircraft from departure to arrival.

Definition in French

Ensemble des activités, techniques et services liés au vol et au transport par avion.

Word origin

The modern noun aviation was built from the Latin avi- root of avis, meaning 'bird', and the productive suffix -ation.

Usage tips

  • Aviation refers to the field as a whole, while a specific airline is commonly called a compagnie aérienne.

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