French Conversation · Level 141
30 words
French word
chaussée
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃose/
Meaning
- feminine nounroad
Example
La chaussée traverse le village.
The road runs through the village.
More examples
Après la pluie, la chaussée est glissante.
After the rain, the road is slippery.
Core concept
The hardened driving surface of a road, often paved or tarred, carrying traffic through a town.
Common phrases
sur la chaussée
on the road
réparer la chaussée
repair the road
bord de la chaussée
edge of the road
Similar words
rue: A city street bordered by buildings and used by pedestrians and vehicles.
route: A wide roadway for driving between cities or regions.
voie: A single marked lane set aside for vehicle traffic.
trottoir: A paved walkway along a road for people on foot.
Definition in French
Surface aménagée et solidifiée d'une route sur laquelle roulent les véhicules, souvent pavée ou goudronnée.
Word origin
French chaussée developed from Medieval Latin calciata, a term for a made road linked to Latin calcāre, meaning 'to tread'.
Usage tips
- In ordinary speech, route or rue is often more natural than chaussée, which is common in technical and administrative contexts.