Can you not use "survoler" for to fly over something ?

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Can you not use "survoler" for to fly over something ?

Asked 4 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Stephen,

'Survoler' is to fly over but in the sense of to hover over so a ball can't do that. 

You could say -

L'hélicoptère a survolé la zone sinistrée = The helicopter flew over the disaster zone

Hope this helps!

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Can you not use "survoler" for to fly over something ?

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