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l'avion

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§ Don't confuse 'avion' with 'plane'

Many English speakers, when learning French, directly translate 'plane' to 'plane' thinking it's similar in French. But 'plane' in English, when referring to an aircraft, is best translated as 'avion' in French. The word 'plane' in French (pronounced plahn) refers to a geometric plane, a flat surface, or a carpenter's tool. It's not a flying vehicle. This is a common pitfall because the words look and sound somewhat similar. Always remember: if you mean the thing that flies, it's 'l'avion'.

Nous allons prendre l'avion pour nos vacances. (We are going to take the plane for our vacation.)

§ Gender agreement: 'l'avion' is masculine

A frequent error for English speakers is forgetting the gender of 'avion'. 'Avion' is a masculine noun in French. This means any adjectives or articles referring to it must also be masculine. Since it starts with a vowel, the definite article 'le' contracts to 'l''. But don't let this trick you into thinking it might be feminine. When you use possessive adjectives or describe it, remember its masculine nature.

Mon avion est grand. (My plane is big.)

Correct usage
le grand avion (the big plane), un nouvel avion (a new plane)
Incorrect usage
la grande avion (incorrect: 'avion' is masculine), une nouvelle avion (incorrect: 'avion' is masculine)

§ Using 'en avion' vs. 'dans l'avion'

These two phrases are both related to 'avion' but have different meanings. 'En avion' means 'by plane' or 'on a plane' when referring to the mode of transportation. It's a general statement about how you're traveling. 'Dans l'avion' means 'in the plane' and refers to being physically inside the aircraft. Mixing these up can lead to awkward-sounding sentences.

Think of it this way:

  • En avion: How you travel.
  • Dans l'avion: Where you are.

Je vais voyager en avion. (I am going to travel by plane.)

Je suis dans l'avion maintenant. (I am in the plane now.)

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Nouns for vehicles often take the definite article (le, la, l', les) when used generally or for a specific instance.

J'aime voyager en avion. (I like to travel by plane.)

To specify 'by plane', the preposition 'en' is typically used before the noun 'avion'.

Nous allons en France en avion. (We are going to France by plane.)

When referring to a specific plane, use the definite article 'l'' because 'avion' starts with a vowel.

L'avion atterrit à 15h. (The plane lands at 3 PM.)

Adjectives describing 'avion' must agree in gender and number. 'Avion' is masculine singular.

C'est un grand avion. (It's a big plane.)

Plural of 'avion' is 'avions', and the definite article becomes 'les'.

Les avions volent haut. (The planes fly high.)

자주 쓰는 조합

prendre l'avion to take a plane
monter dans l'avion to board the plane
descendre de l'avion to get off the plane
un billet d'avion a plane ticket
un vol en avion a plane flight
l'avion décolle the plane takes off
l'avion atterrit the plane lands
un avion de ligne an airliner
un avion privé a private plane
en avion by plane

자주 쓰는 구문

Je dois prendre l'avion demain matin.

I have to take the plane tomorrow morning.

L'avion pour Paris part à quelle heure ?

What time does the plane for Paris leave?

Nous sommes montés dans l'avion juste à temps.

We boarded the plane just in time.

Il est interdit de fumer dans l'avion.

Smoking is forbidden on the plane.

L'avion a eu un léger retard au décollage.

The plane had a slight delay during takeoff.

J'espère que l'avion ne sera pas complet.

I hope the plane won't be full.

Combien coûte un billet d'avion pour Rome ?

How much does a plane ticket to Rome cost?

L'avion est très grand, avec beaucoup de sièges.

The plane is very big, with many seats.

Préfères-tu voyager en train ou en avion ?

Do you prefer to travel by train or by plane?

L'avion a atterri en douceur malgré le vent.

The plane landed smoothly despite the wind.

셀프 테스트 6 질문

listening C1

The airplane departed a few minutes late, but the flight was uneventful.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: L'avion a décollé avec quelques minutes de retard, mais le vol s'est déroulé sans encombre.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C1

Despite the turbulence, the pilot managed to land the airplane safely.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Malgré la turbulence, le pilote a réussi à faire atterrir l'avion en toute sécurité.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C1

The passengers were informed that the airplane would soon begin its descent towards the City of Light.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Les passagers ont été informés que l'avion allait bientôt commencer sa descente vers la ville lumière.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Je n'ai jamais eu l'occasion de voyager dans un avion de chasse, mais j'aimerais beaucoup le faire.

Focus: avion de chasse, j'aimerais beaucoup

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Le bruit de l'avion au décollage était assourdissant, mais c'est une sensation que j'apprécie.

Focus: bruit de l'avion, assourdissant, j'apprécie

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Il est préférable d'arriver à l'aéroport plusieurs heures avant le départ de l'avion pour éviter le stress.

Focus: préférable d'arriver, plusieurs heures, départ de l'avion

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

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