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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesbillet
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /bi.jɛ/
"J'ai acheté mon billet de train pour Lyon."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small piece of paper or electronic certificate that gives the holder the right to enter a place, travel by public transport, or participate in an event.
"She bought a train ticket to Paris online." - 2
An official notice or fine issued by police for a traffic violation.
"He received a parking ticket for leaving his car in a restricted zone."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle French word 'etiquette', meaning a label or note attached to something, which originated from the Old French verb 'estatier' (to stay or affix). Over centuries, the meaning shifted from a ceremonial tag or note to a paper slip or digital pass granting admission, travel, or official authorization.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ticket" is said worldwide
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billet
Transliteration: /bi.jɛ/
"J'ai acheté mon billet de train pour Lyon."
Ticket
Transliteration: /ˈtɪkɪt/
"Ich habe ein Ticket für das Konzert gekauft."
biglietto
Transliteration: /biʎˈʎɛt.to/
"Ho comprato il biglietto per il cinema."
boleto
Transliteration: /boˈle.to/
"Necesito comprar un boleto de avión."
bilhete
Transliteration: /biˈʎe.tʃi/
"Comprei o bilhete para o espetáculo."
टिकट
Transliteration: tikat
"मैंने संग्रहालय का टिकट खरीद लिया है।"
票
Transliteration: piào
"我已经买好了去北京的车票。"
표
Transliteration: pyo
"기차 표를 미리 예매했습니다."
切符
Transliteration: kippu
"駅で電車の切符を買いました。"
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