La carte d'embarquement
Example: N'oublie pas de montrer la carte d'embarquement à la porte.
Definition
"La carte d'embarquement" is a document issued by an airline that allows a passenger to board an aircraft. It contains essential information such as the passenger's name, flight number, and seat assignment, serving as proof that the passenger is authorized to enter the plane.
Etymology
The term "la carte d'embarquement" comes from French, where "carte" means card and "embarquement" means boarding. It literally translates to 'boarding card,' highlighting its function as a ticket or pass that allows boarding an airplane. Did you know that 'embarquement' derives from 'embarquer,' which means to embark or get on board a ship or plane?
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"La carte d'embarquement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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