Le masque à oxygène
Example: Le masque à oxygène se déploie automatiquement en cas d'urgence.
Definition
"Le masque à oxygène" refers to the oxygen mask used in aviation that automatically deploys in emergencies to supply passengers with breathable oxygen when cabin pressure falls below safe levels.
Etymology
The phrase "le masque à oxygène" comes from French, where "masque" means mask and "à oxygène" specifies its function related to oxygen. It reflects the practical naming conventions in aviation safety equipment, highlighting the mask's purpose.
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"Le masque à oxygène" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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