La porte d'embarquement
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Definition
"La porte d'embarquement" refers to the designated gate at an airport where passengers board an aircraft before departure. It is typically located near the waiting area or lounge and serves as the final checkpoint for travelers before entering the plane.
Etymology
The phrase "la porte d'embarquement" comes from French, where "porte" means door or gate, and "embarquement" derives from the verb "embarquer," meaning to board or embark. Originally linked to boarding ships, it was later adopted in aviation as airports developed.
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"La porte d'embarquement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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