French Conversation · Level 115
59 words
French word
pilotage
Pronunciation
IPA/pilotaʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nounpiloting
Example
Il a appris le pilotage d'un petit avion.
He learned to pilot a small plane.
More examples
Le pilotage de drone exige de respecter la réglementation.
Piloting a drone requires compliance with regulations.
Core concept
A guiding hand continuously adjusts direction, first for a vehicle and then metaphorically for a project or operation.
Common phrases
pilotage de drone
piloting a drone
pilotage manuel
manual operation
Similar words
conduite: Driving a car or riding a bicycle to control its course and speed.
gestion: Managing operations and resources to achieve a desired result.
direction: Setting an organization's or activity's policy and direction.
contrôle: Monitoring equipment or work processes to keep them functioning normally.
Definition in French
Fait de prendre les commandes et de gouverner la trajectoire d'un véhicule; par extension, action de coordonner la conduite d'une opération.
Word origin
The noun pilotage derives from pilote plus the French suffix -age, and pilote is borrowed from Italian pilota.
Usage tips
- In pilotage d'une opération or pilotage d'un projet, the word usually denotes coordination and strategic steering rather than direct physical control.