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"Airport" in French: aéroport
l'aéroport
Airport in French is l'aéroport, masculine. Say à l'aéroport for at the airport. You will also hear aéroport without the article on signs and apps.
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How to pronounce aéroport
Say it
lah-ay-roh-POR
/la.e.ʁo.pɔʁ/
Lah-ay-roh-POR. Stress the last syllable. The é is a clear ay. Soft French r at the end. Aero- is three short beats.
"Airport" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'aéroport | the airport Standard noun. | Standard noun. |
| à l'aéroport | at the airport Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
| l'aéroport de… | … airport Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle. | Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle. |
| le terminal | terminal Airport building section. | Airport building section. |
How to use aéroport in real life
- 1Taxi chat
À l'aéroport, s'il vous plaît.
To the airport, please.
Clear destination for a driver.
- 2Texting a friend
Je suis déjà à l'aéroport.
I'm already at the airport.
À l'aéroport for location.
- 3Flight delay
L'aéroport est bondé ce matin.
The airport is packed this morning.
Bondé = crowded.
Mistakes English speakers make with aéroport
Incorrect: Je vais au aéroport.
Correct: Je vais à l'aéroport.
Aéroport starts with a vowel sound, so à l', not au.
Incorrect: La aéroport est grand.
Correct: L'aéroport est grand.
Aéroport is masculine: l'aéroport.
Good to know
Major French airports often use bilingual signs, but staff announcements may stay in French first. CDG and Orly near Paris are referred to by name more often than a generic "the airport" once you are local.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting a visitor at arrivals
ChatPal
Ton vol atterrit à quel aéroport ?
Which airport does your flight land at?
You
À l'aéroport d'Orly, terminal 1.
At Orly airport, terminal 1.
ChatPal
Parfait. Je t'attends devant l'aéroport.
Perfect. I'll wait for you in front of the airport.
You
Merci ! L'aéroport est facile à trouver.
Thanks! The airport is easy to find.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Airport" in French
Is aéroport masculine?
Yes: l'aéroport, un aéroport, cet aéroport.
How do I say to the airport?
À l'aéroport (or vers l'aéroport).
What is check-in in French?
L'enregistrement.
How do you pronounce aéroport?
Ay-roh-POR, with stress at the end.
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