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aile

wing

noun EL Less Common
Animals & Nature Birds

Also means

flank

Usage Note

Aile refers to the wing of a bird, plane, building, or political party. L'aile gauche means 'the left wing' (of a party or field). The related adjective ailé means 'winged'. In cooking, une aile de poulet is 'a chicken wing'.

Examples

"L'oiseau a blessé son aile droite."

Natural Translation

The bird injured its right wing.

Literal Translation

The bird has wounded its wing right

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