French Conversation · Level 6
87 words
French word
route
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁut/
Meaning
- feminine nounroad
Example
Prends la route à droite pour éviter les embouteillages.
Take the road on the right to avoid the traffic jams.
More examples
La route est glissante après la pluie.
Following the rain, the road is slippery.
Core concept
A marked way or chosen line connecting one place to another.
Common phrases
prendre la route
hit the road
suivre la route
follow the road
être sur la route
be out on the road
Similar words
rue: An urban street lined with buildings for vehicles and pedestrians.
chemin: A narrow path through fields or nature for walkers and light vehicles.
itinéraire: A planned route showing the order of travel from departure to destination.
voie: A designated passage for travel, such as a lane or railway track.
Definition in French
Itinéraire ou chemin pour aller d'un point à un autre; le mot peut désigner à la fois la voie elle-même et le trajet à suivre.
Word origin
French route comes through Old French from Latin rupta, the feminine form of ruptus, meaning a broken or opened way.
Usage tips
- Route is feminine, so standard forms include la route and une route.