Billet aller-retour
Example: J'ai acheté un billet aller-retour pour Paris demain.
Definition
"Billet aller-retour" refers to a round-trip ticket that allows a traveler to go to a destination and return to the original departure point using the same ticket. It is commonly used in travel contexts such as flights, trains, or buses, providing convenience and often cost savings.
Etymology
The term "billet aller-retour" comes from French, where "billet" means ticket, "aller" means to go, and "retour" means return. It literally describes a ticket that covers both the outgoing and return journey. Did you know that the word "billet" originally referred to a small note or letter before being used for tickets?
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"Billet aller-retour" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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round-trip ticket