par avion /paʁavjˈɔ̃/ · adverbial phrase · CEFR B1. French translation of "by air".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: par avion
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: by air
  • IPA: /paʁavjˈɔ̃/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: adverbial phrase
  • Image:Photo of par avion (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Nous avons décidé de voyager par avion pour gagner du temps. English: We decided to travel by plane to save time.
  • Envoyer le colis par avion est plus rapide mais plus cher. English: Sending the package by plane is faster but more expensive.
  • Il préfère envoyer des cadeaux par avion plutôt que par bateau. English: He prefers to send gifts by plane rather than by boat.

When and How to Use "par avion"

Use "par avion" when you want to talk about "by air" in French. It functions as "adverbial phrase". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "par avion" mean in French?

"par avion" is the French word for "by air".

What CEFR level is "par avion"?

"par avion" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "par avion"?

"par avion" is tagged as a adverbial phrase in SmartWords.

Can you show "par avion" in a sentence?

Nous avons décidé de voyager par avion pour gagner du temps.

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