Á l'Aeroport
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11:06 BST, Sun, 11 September 2011
Whether you're a jet-setter or more of a casual traveler, you'll appreciate that early mornings; queues; delays;
elbowroom mêlées; and shifting time zones are all part of the airport experience.
Regardless of where you are in the world, as English is the International Language of Aviation, airports' dual-language signage will ensure you'll rarely be stuck. However, you can gain un avantagé and save crucuial minutes on arrival with these quelques mots d'airport.
Onboard the Plane | À Bord de L'Avion
| English | French | |
| aisle | le couloir | |
| to board | embarquer | |
| crew | l'équipage (m) | |
| to deplane | débarquer | |
| emergency exit | la sortie de secours | |
| landing | l'atterrissage | |
| life vest | le gilet de sauvetage | |
| row | le rang | |
| seat | la place / le siège | |
| seatbelt | la ceinture de sécurité | |
| takeoff | le décollage |
Inside the Airport | À L'Intérieur de L'Aéroport
| English | French | |
| airline | la ligne aérienne | |
| arrival | l'arrivée | |
| baggage / claim area | la bande / les baggages (m) | |
| car rental | la location de voitures | |
| carr-on luggage | les bagages à main | |
| counter | le comptoir | |
| customs | douane | |
| departure | le départ | |
| destination | la destination | |
| elevators | les ascenseurs (m) | |
| flight | le vol | |
| gate | la porte | |
| information | les renseignements (m) | |
| lost and found | les objets trouvés | |
| to miss your flight | manquer ton vol | |
| passport | passeport | |
| passport control | le contrôle des passeports | |
| security check | le contrôle de sécurité | |
| stop-over | l'escale | |
| suitcase | le valise | |
| ticket | le billet | |
| trip | le voyage |
Outside the Airport | En Dehors de L'Aéroport
| English | French | |
| Where is..? | Où est..? | |
| bus stop | l'arrêt bus | |
| car hire | la location de voiture | |
| metro | le métro | |
| station | la gare | |
| taxi rank | la station de taxis |
