Le gilet de sauvetage
Example: N'oublie pas de mettre le gilet de sauvetage dans l'avion.
Definition
"Le gilet de sauvetage" is a life jacket designed to be worn in emergencies to keep a person afloat in water. It is a crucial safety device used in aviation and maritime travel to prevent drowning in case of accidents.
Etymology
The term "le gilet de sauvetage" comes from French, where "gilet" means vest or waistcoat, and "sauvetage" means rescue or saving. It literally translates to 'rescue vest,' highlighting its purpose. Did you know that this life-saving equipment evolved from simple buoyant jackets to modern inflatable designs?
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"Le gilet de sauvetage" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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