aile
wing
The French word 'aile' is used to describe a wing, which is a structure that allows birds, insects, and aircraft to fly. It can also be used metaphorically, such as in the phrase 'prendre son envol' (to take flight), which means to start a new project or endeavor with enthusiasm.
Example sentences using: aile
L'oiseau a une aile blessée.
The bird has a wounded wing.
This sentence describes a bird with an injury - specifically, its wing ('aile' in French) is wounded. The verb 'a' translates to 'has', indicating possession.
L'avion a perdu une aile en vol.
The airplane lost a wing in flight.
In this example, an airplane ('l'avion' in French) is said to have lost ('a perdu') a wing ('une aile') while flying ('en vol'). The usage of 'aile' here refers to the wings of an airplane, an important part of aeronautical structure that allows flight.
Le poulet dans mon assiette n'a qu'une seule aile.
The chicken on my plate has only one wing.
This sentence is about a serving of chicken on someone's plate ('le poulet dans mon assiette') that only has one wing ('n'a qu'une seule aile'). Here, 'aile' is used in a culinary context, referring to a part of the chicken that can be cooked and served as a meal.