No. 11,953 in French
tarmac
The word "tarmac" refers to the paved surface of an airport runway or apron where aircraft park, taxi, or take off.
In a sentence
Les avions attendent sur le tarmac avant le décollage.
The planes wait on the tarmac before taking off.
In this sentence, 'tarmac' refers to the paved surface area at an airport where airplanes are parked and prepared for departure.
Le tarmac était chaud sous le soleil de midi.
The tarmac was hot under the midday sun.
Here, 'tarmac' is used to describe the paved surface, emphasizing environmental and physical characteristics.
Le passager marchait sur le tarmac en direction de l'avion.
The passenger walked on the tarmac toward the airplane.
In this instance, 'tarmac' refers to the airport's paved area, specifically where people transit between the terminal and the airplane.
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