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Elle pilote un avion de ligne depuis dix ans.
She has piloted an airliner for ten years.
To fly or steer an aircraft or vehicle.
Il apprend à piloter un hélicoptère.
He is learning to pilot a helicopter.
To manage or steer a project, reform or activity.
Le ministre pilote la réforme de lécole.
The minister is steering the school reform.
From pilote, pilot, from Italian piloto.