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How to Say ‘The security check’ in French

Le contrôle de sécurité

Luh kohn-TROHL duh say-kew-ree-TAY

[Luh kohn-TROHL duh say-kew-ree-TAY]

Phrase Breakdown

Le contrôle

Luh kohn-TROHL

The check

Pronounce it 'luh kohn-trohl'. 'On' is nasal, and the 'ô' is a closed 'oh' sound.

Example

Le contrôle des billets.

The ticket check.

Words in this phrase

[Luh]

The (masculine singular)

Definite article used before masculine singular nouns.

Example

Le chat est noir.

The cat is black.

contrôle

[kohn-TROHL]

check / control

Masculine noun for an inspection or verification.

Example

Le contrôle des passeports est là-bas.

Passport control is over there.

de sécurité

duh say-kew-ree-TAY

security

Pronounce it 'duh say-kew-ree-tay'. The French 'u' is made by saying 'ee' with rounded lips.

Example

La ceinture de sécurité.

The seat belt.

Words in this phrase

[duh]

Expressing the relationship between part and a whole.

Example

Un verre de lait.

A glass of milk.

sécurité

[say-kew-ree-TAY]

security

Feminine noun meaning safety or protection.

Example

La sécurité est importante à l'aéroport.

Security is important at the airport.

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