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1.
nounfemininePlur
wings (of a bird, insect) or wings/airfoils of an aircraft
Les ailes de cet oiseau battent très vite.
This bird's wings beat very fast.
2.
nounfemininePlur
wings (a distinct wing or section of a building)
L'hôpital a construit de nouvelles ailes pour la pédiatrie.
The hospital built new wings for pediatrics.
Synonyms:pavillon
3.
nounfemininePlur
fenders/wing panels (the body panels above the wheels of a car)
Les ailes de sa voiture étaient cabossées après l'accident.
The fenders on his car were dented after the accident.
4.
nounfemininePlur
wings (figurative: branches or flanks of an organization, political movement, or team; e.g., left/right wing)
Les ailes du parti n'arrivent pas à s'entendre sur la stratégie.
The wings of the party can't agree on the strategy.