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L'escale
Originally a maritime term, it is now used for plane or train stops during a journey. It implies a pause before reaching the final destination.
Examples in context
Nous avons une escale de trois heures à Paris.
We have a three-hour layover in Paris.
Le navire fera escale dans plusieurs ports méditerranéens.
The ship will stop at several Mediterranean ports.
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