La carte-clé
Example: J'utilise la carte-clé pour ouvrir ma chambre d'hôtel.
Definition
"La carte-clé" is a key card used primarily to open hotel rooms electronically. It replaces traditional metal keys and grants access by being inserted or tapped on an electronic lock, providing convenience and enhanced security for guests.
Etymology
The term "la carte-clé" comes from French, combining "carte" meaning card and "clé" meaning key. It literally means 'key card,' reflecting its function as a card that acts as a key. This modern term emerged with the advent of electronic locking systems in hotels.
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"La carte-clé" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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