Le permis de voyage
Example: Avant de partir, il faut toujours vérifier le permis de voyage.
Definition
"Le permis de voyage" is a travel document or permit that authorizes a person to enter, leave, or stay in a country or region for a certain period. It is essential for legal travel and is often checked before departure or arrival.
Etymology
The term "le permis de voyage" comes from French, where "permis" means permit or license and "voyage" means journey or travel. It literally translates to 'the permit of travel.' The phrase reflects the official authorization required for travel, a concept dating back to when governments regulated movement across borders.
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"Le permis de voyage" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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