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hélicoptère

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Etymology

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

    Coined in 1861 by Gustave de Ponton d'Amécourt.

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    Noun

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    hélicoptère m (plural hélicoptères)

    1. helicopter

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