French Conversation · Level 169
15 words
French word
carrefour
Pronunciation
IPA/kaʁəfuʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounintersection
Example
Tourne à droite au carrefour.
Turn right at the intersection.
More examples
Prends à gauche au prochain carrefour.
Turn left at the next intersection.
Core concept
A road junction at the meeting point of several routes, often forming a cross.
Common phrases
au carrefour
at the intersection
au prochain carrefour
at the next intersection
un carrefour
an intersection
Similar words
croisement: A point where two or more roads meet.
rond-point: A circular junction where vehicles travel around a central island.
Definition in French
Point de jonction routière, souvent en forme de croix, où piétons et véhicules se croisent et peuvent changer de direction.
Word origin
The French word developed from Old French carrefor, traced to Vulgar Latin quadrifurcus, meaning 'four-forked' from quattuor and furca.
Usage tips
- A capitalized Carrefour refers to the retail chain, while lowercase carrefour refers to a junction.