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passeport

passport

noun pas-POR Less Common
Travel & Places Transportation

Origin: French passer (to pass) + port (gate, port)

Usage Note

Passeport is masculine and pronounced with a silent final t. The phrase contrôle des passeports means passport control. In informal contexts, passe alone is sometimes used for a pass or permit. A passport check at the border is le contrôle aux frontières.

Examples

"N'oublie pas ton passeport avant de partir."

Natural Translation

Don't forget your passport before leaving.

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