jet
/ʒɛ/
In French, jet means jet.
The word jet is used to describe a stream or spray of liquid, such as a jet d'eau (water jet/fountain).
Meaning: engine (noun)
Which one should you use?
While jet can refer to a jet aircraft, the specific mechanical component (the jet engine) is more precisely called a réacteur.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʒɛ/
Did you know?
- French speakers use jet for a water stream, but they use the word jet noir to describe a specific type of deep black gemstone made from fossilized wood.
- The phrase jet d'eau can refer to any spray of water, but it is the official name of the world's tallest fountain in Geneva, Switzerland.
- The word jet shares a common ancestor with the English word 'eject'. Both stem from the Latin *iectus, meaning 'to throw'.
Examples in context
- Il possède un jet privé.He owns a private jet.This sentence shows how to use jet when referring to a private aircraft.Tatoeba #12015824 by lbdx, translation #2718430 by Hybrid
- As-tu déjà fait du jet ski ?Have you ever ridden a jet ski?This sentence uses jet in the context of a jet ski.Tatoeba #14005843 by Myrano_, translation #9684792 by CK
- Il a ouvert le robinet et un jet d'eau est sorti.He turned on the faucet and a jet of water came out.This sentence demonstrates using jet to describe a stream of liquid.Tatoeba #7980726 by Micsmithel, translation #2258489 by _undertoad
- Je préfère les avions de ligne modernes.I prefer modern jet airliners.
- J'entends souvent les avions de ligne décoller depuis mon balcon.I often hear jet airliners taking off from my balcony.
- Tu as déjà voyagé en jet privé? C'est une expérience incroyable!Have you ever traveled by private jet? It's an incredible experience!
- J'adore voir les avions de chasse passer.I love seeing fighter jets flying by.
- Le spectacle aérien présentait des avions de chasse impressionnants.The air show featured impressive fighter jets.
- Nous avons réservé un avion à réaction pour notre voyage d'affaires.We have booked a jet for our business trip.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are talking about a luxury trip.
- HugoTu veux voyager en jet ?Do you want to travel by jet?
- ChloéOui, c'est beaucoup plus rapide.Yes, it is much faster.
- HugoLe jet coûte très cher.The jet costs a lot of money.
- ChloéC'est vrai, mais c'est confortable.That's true, but it's comfortable.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry jet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
