English–French

“intersection” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kaʁəfuʁ/

Example

Tourne à droite au carrefour.

Turn right at the intersection.

Illustration for carrefour (intersection)

How to say “intersection” in French

“Intersection” in French is carrefour.

A road junction at the meeting point of several routes, often forming a cross.

Full entry for carrefour: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with carrefour

Prends à gauche au prochain carrefour.

Turn left at the next intersection.

Tips for using carrefour

  • A capitalized Carrefour refers to the retail chain, while lowercase carrefour refers to a junction.

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