voler /volˈe/ · verb · CEFR A1. French translation of "fly".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Transport et Activités

Source term
fly
Translation
voler
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form voler
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + voler
Examples
Nous devons souvent voler.
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Topic context

This word appears in the French Transport et Activités.

Example Sentences

Il peut piloter l'avion.

English: He can fly the plane.

A1 · Transport and Activities

Nous prenons l'avion pour Paris la semaine prochaine.

English: We fly to Paris next week.

A1 · travelAndTransport

L'oiseau vole au-dessus des arbres.

English: The bird flies over the trees.

A1 · travelAndTransport

Elle rentre chez elle en avion pour les vacances.

English: She flies home for the holiday.

A1 · travelAndTransport

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