French word

aéroport

Pronunciation

IPA/aeʁopɔʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounairport

Example

Où est l'aéroport ?

Where's the airport?

Illustration for aéroport (airport)

More examples

Nous partons de l'aéroport demain matin.

We leave the airport tomorrow morning.

Core concept

A transport hub where aircraft, passengers, baggage, and freight move through one organized site.

Common phrases

  • aller à l'aéroport

    go to the airport

  • arriver à l'aéroport

    arrive at the airport

  • aéroport international

    international airport

Similar words

aérogare: An airport building for passenger check-in and arrival procedures.
terminal: A building or area where passengers board or leave aircraft.

Definition in French

Lieu aménagé où des avions décollent et atterrissent, et où l'on organise l'accueil des passagers, le traitement des bagages et les opérations de fret.

Word origin

French aéroport combines the Greek-derived combining form aéro- for air with port, from Latin portus, creating the idea of a port for aircraft.

Usage tips

  • Aéroport is masculine, but its singular article is elided before the vowel: l'aéroport; the final t is silent.

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