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autopilot

/ˈɔːtoʊˌpaɪlət/ /ˈɑːtoʊˌpaɪlət/

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noun

Pilote automatique

A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

Examples :

"I set the autopilot to due south, so I could get some rest."

J'ai réglé le pilote automatique au sud, pour pouvoir me reposer.

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noun

Pilote automatique, automatisme

(by extension) A state of mind where one no longer thinks about doing one's actions, but acts mechanically

Examples :

"After months of the same routine, Sarah completed her morning tasks on autopilot, barely registering what she was doing. "

Après des mois de la même routine, Sarah a accompli ses tâches matinales en mode pilote automatique, remarquant à peine ce qu'elle faisait.

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verb

Se piloter seul, rouler automatiquement

(of a vehicle) To pilot itself; to drive or travel automatically.

Examples :

"The plane will autopilot for most of the flight, allowing the pilots to monitor the systems. "

L'avion se pilotera seul pendant la majeure partie du vol, ce qui permettra aux pilotes de surveiller les systèmes.

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