hélicoptère

French

Etymology

    From Ancient Greek ἕλιξ (hélix, “spiral”) +‎ πτερόν (pterón, “wing”).

    Coined in 1861 by Gustave de Ponton d'Amécourt.

    Pronunciation

    • (mute h) IPA(key): /e.li.kɔp.tɛʁ/
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    Noun

    hélicoptère m (plural hélicoptères)

    1. helicopter

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