L'agent de sécurité
Example: L'agent de sécurité surveille l'entrée du bâtiment toute la nuit.
Definition
An "l'agent de sécurité" is a person employed to protect property, enforce rules, and maintain safety in a specific area, such as a building or event. They monitor entrances, watch for suspicious activity, and respond to emergencies to ensure security.
Etymology
The term "l'agent de sécurité" comes from French, where "agent" means an official or representative, and "sécurité" means safety or security. It literally translates to 'security agent,' reflecting the role of a person responsible for maintaining safety. Did you know? The word "agent" originally comes from the Latin 'agens,' meaning 'doing' or 'acting.'
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"L'agent de sécurité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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