Le billet
Example: J'ai acheté le billet pour le train demain matin.
Definition
"Le billet" refers to a ticket, especially one used for travel such as a train, bus, or plane. It grants the holder permission to access transportation services or entry to an event, like in the example where someone bought a ticket for the train the next morning.
Etymology
The word "le billet" originates from Old French, where it meant a small note or letter. Over time, it evolved to mean a small piece of paper used as a ticket or pass. Did you know? "Billet" originally referred to a written message before becoming associated with tickets.
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"Le billet" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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