When a plane is in trouble, the pilot says, "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday". (at least on TV).
Does anyone know where it comes from?
2006-06-07 15:37:01 · 5 answers · asked by Leader Lady Sue 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It's a derivative of the French, "M'aidez" which means, "Help me!" It's pronounced just about the same, as well!
2006-06-07 15:40:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mama Gretch 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mayday is a changed version of the unique notice m'aidez. M'aidez is a french notice and potential 'you return help me'. Radio listeners do no longer continually get carry of the 1st notice because of the fact the microphone is voice activated so maximum pilots say the term two times purely in case the listener neglected it the 1st time. it particularly is been common for pilots to assert mayday diverse time in step with how undesirable the situation is
2016-12-08 18:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Originally from the French "M'aidez" (help me).
Most airplane terms are French in origin.
2006-06-07 15:39:57 · answer #3 · answered by jihad_against_muslims 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m'aider)
2006-06-07 15:39:58 · answer #4 · answered by rltm_9999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's when someone is in trouble.
2006-06-07 15:39:56 · answer #5 · answered by Honey83 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋