French · Travel & Places
aeroport
airport
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A place where aircraft take off and land.
Example
L'aeroport est loin de la ville.
The airport is far from the city.
Etymology
The term 'aéroport' is a compound of the prefix 'aéro-', relating to air, and 'port', from Latin 'portus', meaning 'harbor'. It was adopted in the early 20th century as aviation became more widespread.
How & Where It’s Used
'Aéroport' is used primarily in written and spoken contexts; it retains a formal register. The common usage across French-speaking regions reflects its global relevance.