La carte-clé de la chambre
Example: J'ai utilisé la carte-clé de la chambre pour entrer.
Definition
"La carte-clé de la chambre" is a key card used in hotels to electronically unlock a guest's room door, providing secure and convenient access during their stay. It replaces traditional metal keys and is typically programmed for specific rooms and durations.
Etymology
The term "la carte-clé de la chambre" combines French words: 'carte' meaning card, 'clé' meaning key, and 'chambre' meaning room. This phrase emerged with the advent of electronic key technology in hotels, replacing traditional keys with a plastic card that acts as a digital key.
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"La carte-clé de la chambre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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