vitesse de croisière

French

Etymology

Compare Dutch kruissnelheid.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vi.tɛs də kʁwa.zjɛʁ/

Noun

vitesse de croisière f (plural vitesses de croisière)

1. cruising speed (speed at which a vehicle normally moves when traveling long distances)
2. (figuratively) stride (pace at which one feels comfortable and things are going smoothly)

   Synonym: rythme de croisière

   atteindre sa vitesse de croisière ― to hit one's stride