Le billet
Example: J'ai acheté le billet pour le vol de demain.
Definition
"Le billet" refers to a ticket, especially in the context of air travel, that serves as proof of purchase and permission to board a specific flight. It typically contains details such as the passenger's name, flight number, date, and seat assignment.
Etymology
The word "le billet" originates from the Old French term 'billet,' which meant a small note or a written document. It evolved from the Latin 'bulla,' meaning a sealed document or ticket. Originally, "le billet" referred to any small written note but came to specifically denote tickets for transportation and events.
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"Le billet" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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