Le comptoir d'enregistrement
Example: Le comptoir d'enregistrement ouvre deux heures avant le vol.
Definition
"Le comptoir d'enregistrement" refers to the designated counter at an airport where passengers check in for their flights, drop off luggage, and receive boarding passes. It is typically staffed by airline personnel and opens a specific time before the flight's departure.
Etymology
The phrase "le comptoir d'enregistrement" comes from French, where "comptoir" means counter or desk, and "enregistrement" means registration or check-in. Together, it literally translates to 'the registration counter,' a term that has been adopted internationally in aviation contexts.
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"Le comptoir d'enregistrement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the check-in counter