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passerelle (noun)

A gangway or jet bridge for boarding a ship or plane.

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Imagine a tiny, elegant 'elle' (like a lady) walking across a bridge ('passer') to board a plane. The 'passerelle' is th...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'passerelle' for any bridge. → Using 'pont' for general bridges and 'passerelle' for specific pedestrian walkways (jet bridges, gangways) or transitional paths.

Confusing 'passerelle' with 'escalier'. → 'Escalier' refers to stairs for vertical movement, while 'passerelle' is a walkway for bridging a gap.

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