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ailier

winger

noun eh-LYEH Rare

Also means

wing player

Usage Note

Ailier refers to the player positioned on the flank in team sports such as football, rugby, or basketball. The feminine form ailière exists but is rarely used; ailier droit means right winger and ailier gauche means left winger. The word shares its root with aile (wing), giving it a vivid spatial sense.

Examples

"L'ailier a marqué un but magnifique."

Natural Translation

The winger scored a magnificent goal.

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