French

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Etymology

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Literally, army of the air.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aʁ.me d(ə) l‿ɛʁ/
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Noun

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armée de l’air f (usually uncountable, plural armées de l’air)

  1. (military) air force, air corps or flying corps
    Synonym: forces aériennes
    Coordinate term: armée de terre