Le contrôle de sécurité
Example: Le contrôle de sécurité à l'aéroport est très strict aujourd'hui.
Definition
"Le contrôle de sécurité" refers to the security screening process at places like airports, where passengers and their belongings are checked to ensure safety. It typically involves passing through metal detectors, scanning luggage, and verifying identification to prevent dangerous items from being carried on board.
Etymology
The phrase "le contrôle de sécurité" comes from French, where "contrôle" means control or inspection, and "sécurité" means security or safety. It originated from the need to enforce safety measures in public and sensitive areas, especially airports. Did you know? The concept of security control became widespread in aviation after increased safety protocols were introduced in the late 20th century.
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"Le contrôle de sécurité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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