Carrefour (en. Crossroads)

/kaʁ.fuʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Place where two or more roads cross.

The town's crossroads is always very busy.

Le carrefour de la ville est toujours très fréquenté.

Metaphor to designate an important decision point.

This book speaks about the crossroads of life choices.

Ce livre parle du carrefour des choix de vie.

From Old French 'carrefor', derived from 'carre' (four) and 'four' (way).

crossroads of cultures

A place where different cultures meet.

carrefour des cultures

at the crossroads of decisions

At a critical moment where choices must be made.

au carrefour des décisions

intersection

The place where two roads intersect.

croisement

intersection

Meeting point between two roads or paths.

intersection

A place where many people meet.

This café is always a crossroads of discussions.

Ce café est toujours un carrefour de discussions.

A pivotal moment in a conversation.

This question is a crossroads in our debate.

Cette question est un carrefour dans notre débat.