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    Escorte (en. Escort)

    /ɛs.kɔʁt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of accompanying someone to ensure their safety.
    The escorting of VIPs is essential during major events.
    L'escorte des VIP est essentielle lors des grands événements.
    A person who accompanies someone in a social or professional setting.
    She hired an escort for the evening.
    Elle a engagé une escorte pour la soirée.
    A demonstration of protection often associated with prominent individuals.
    The military escort was deployed to ensure the president's safety.
    L'escorte militaire a été déployée pour garantir la sécurité du président.
    In a commercial context, it can refer to intimate accompaniment services.
    He consulted an escort agency for his business trip.
    Il a consulté une agence d'escorte pour sa visite d'affaires.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'escorter', borrowed from the English 'to escort'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    security escort
    Accompaniment intended to ensure protection.
    escorte de sécurité
    to call for an escort
    To hire someone to accompany in a given context.
    faire appel à une escorte
    police escort
    Accompaniment provided by law enforcement.
    escorte de police
    to have an escort
    To be accompanied for security or status reasons.
    avoir une escorte

    Related Words

    companion
    A person who accompanies someone.
    accompagnateur
    protection
    Measures aimed at ensuring safety.
    protection
    security
    The state of being protected from threats.
    sécurité

    Slang Meanings

    Lady of the night
    In the industry, the term escort is also used to refer to a lady of the night.
    Dans le milieu, on parle aussi d'escorte pour désigner une fille de joie.
    intimate service
    Escort in certain cities is often synonymous with intimate services.
    L'escorte dans certaines villes est souvent synonyme de services intimes.