Le comptoir d'enregistrement
Example: Le comptoir d'enregistrement ouvre deux heures avant le vol.
Definition
"Le comptoir d'enregistrement" refers to the check-in counter at an airport where passengers register for their flight, drop off luggage, and receive boarding passes. It typically opens a few hours before the scheduled departure time to assist travelers efficiently.
Etymology
The phrase "le comptoir d'enregistrement" comes from French, where "comptoir" means counter or desk, and "enregistrement" means registration or recording. It literally describes the place where one registers or checks in, especially in the context of travel. Did you know? 'Comptoir' originally referred to a merchant's counter in old French marketplaces.
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"Le comptoir d'enregistrement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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the check-in counter