French Conversation · Level 88
60 words
French word
piloter
Pronunciation
IPA/pilote/
Meaning
- verbfly
Example
Il pilote un avion.
He flies a plane.
More examples
Elle pilote un projet important.
She manages an important project.
Core concept
Someone at a control panel adjusts commands to keep a moving system under control.
Common phrases
piloter un avion
pilot an airplane
piloter un projet
manage a project
piloter un drone
pilot a drone
Similar words
conduire: Drive a vehicle toward a destination.
manœuvrer: Skillfully change the position or movement of a machine or object.
diriger: Lead people or an organization by setting its direction and priorities.
gérer: Manage work, funds, or personnel to keep operations running smoothly.
Definition in French
Diriger et contrôler le mouvement ou le fonctionnement d'un véhicule, d'un appareil ou d'une opération en agissant sur ses commandes.
Word origin
The verb piloter was formed from the French noun pilote, whose form was borrowed from Italian pilota.
Usage tips
- For an ordinary car, conduire is usually more idiomatic, while piloter suggests active control of an aircraft, machine, or complex operation.