Le dernier appel
Example: Le dernier appel pour l'embarquement commence maintenant.
Definition
"Le dernier appel" in aviation refers to the final boarding call announced to passengers before the gate closes, signaling that it is the last opportunity to board the aircraft. It ensures all travelers are aware that the boarding process is concluding imminently.
Etymology
The phrase "le dernier appel" comes from French, where "dernier" means 'last' and "appel" means 'call.' It originated in the context of announcements and alerts, particularly in transportation, to indicate the final opportunity to act, such as boarding a plane.
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"Le dernier appel" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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