La sortie de secours
Example: La sortie de secours de l'avion est clairement indiquée.
Definition
"La sortie de secours" refers to an emergency exit specifically designed for quick evacuation in case of danger or emergency, such as on an airplane. It is clearly marked and accessible to ensure passenger safety during urgent situations.
Etymology
The phrase "la sortie de secours" comes from French, where "sortie" means exit or way out, and "secours" means help or rescue. Together, they literally translate to 'exit of help,' indicating a special exit used in emergencies. Did you know that emergency exits became standard in airplanes after safety regulations evolved in the mid-20th century?
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"La sortie de secours" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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