Billet (en. Ticket)

[bi-lɛ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A document that allows access to an event or travel.
I bought a ticket for the concert tonight.
J'ai acheté un billet pour le concert de ce soir.
A small piece of paper.
He left a note on the table.
Il a laissé un billet sur la table.
A proof of payment or a receipt.
Don't forget to keep the receipt.
N’oubliez pas de garder le billet de caisse.

Etymology

From Old French 'billet', diminutive of 'bille', designating a piece of paper.

Common Phrases and Expressions

love note
A bill or a love note.
billet doux
end the ticket
To put an end to a discussion or a matter.
fermer le billet
banknote
A piece of paper money.
billet de banque

Related Words

ticket
A document that allows access to a service or an event.
ticket
receipt
A document proving a payment.
reçu

Slang Meanings

A love note
She received a love note from her sweetheart.
Elle a reçu un billet doux de son amoureux.
train ticket
I need to get my train ticket to Paris.
Je dois prendre mon billet de train pour Paris.