How to Say "Pilot" in French - How To Say Guide

pilote

/pi.lɔt/masculine

The French word for pilot is pilote.

The noun pilote refers to a controller of an aircraft.

Meaning: controller of aircraft (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun pilote is masculine, but it is also used to refer to a female pilot, even though the spelling remains the same.

/pi.lɔt/

The term pilote is used in French computing to describe a 'device driver', the software that allows a computer to communicate with hardware.
A pilote is also a type of lightweight, zip-up jacket known as a 'flight jacket' or blouson pilote.
In French, the verb piloter is used not just for flying, but for any action of managing a complex system or organization.

Ziri est devenu pilote.
Ziri became a pilot.
This sentence shows the use of pilote when describing someone's profession.
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J'ai un ami qui est pilote.
I have a friend who is a pilot.
This sentence is useful for identifying a person as a pilote.
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Il s'est décidé à être pilote.
He made up his mind to be a pilot.
This sentence illustrates the decision to pursue a career as a pilote.
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Mon ami est pilote chez Air France.
My friend is a pilot at Air France.
Les aviateurs ont besoin d'une formation intensive.
Pilots need intensive training.
Les pilotes talentueux travaillent pour des compagnies renommées.
Talented pilots work for renowned airlines.
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Hugo and Chloé are discussing their career goals.

Hugo

Tu veux devenir pilote ?
Do you want to become a pilot?
Chloé

Oui, c'est mon rêve depuis l'enfance.
Yes, it has been my dream since childhood.
Hugo

C'est super, mon oncle est pilote aussi.
That's great, my uncle is a pilot too.
Chloé

C'est génial, je voudrais lui parler !
That's awesome, I would like to talk to him!

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