Le numéro de porte
Example: Le numéro de porte est affiché sur le tableau d'embarquement.
Definition
"Le numéro de porte" refers to the specific gate number at an airport where passengers board their flight. It helps travelers locate the correct boarding area, usually displayed on departure boards or tickets to ensure smooth and organized boarding procedures.
Etymology
The phrase "le numéro de porte" combines the French words "numéro" meaning number, derived from Latin 'numerus', and "porte" meaning door or gate, from Latin 'porta'. Together, they literally mean 'the number of the gate', a practical term used in airports to indicate boarding locations.
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"Le numéro de porte" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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