takeoff

décollage

Moment où un avion quitte le sol et commence à voler.

En anglais simple : The moment when a plane leaves the ground and starts flying.

• Please sit down before takeoff.
• Our takeoff was delayed by heavy rain.
• The pilot made a smooth takeoff.

Contraires : landing

Expressions courantes : before takeoff, smooth takeoff, ready for takeoff

décollage, envol

Action de quitter le sol pour s’élever dans les airs, en volant ou en sautant.

En anglais simple : The act of rising from the ground into the air, including when flying or jumping.

• The rocket’s takeoff shook the ground.
• The bird spread its wings before takeoff.
• A powerful takeoff helped the athlete clear the bar.

Synonymes : launch

Contraires : landing

Expressions courantes : rocket takeoff, takeoff point, powerful takeoff

parodie

Imitation amusante d’une personne ou d’une œuvre qui la rend ridicule.

En anglais simple : A funny imitation of a person or work that makes it seem silly.

• The film is a takeoff on spy thrillers.
• Her takeoff on the mayor made everyone laugh.
• They performed several takeoffs on popular songs.

Comment l'utiliser : takeoff on someone/something (The sketch was a takeoff on a famous chef.)

Synonymes : parody, spoof, send-up

Expressions courantes : a funny takeoff, takeoff on something, comic takeoff