Carrefours (en. Crossroads)

kaʁ.fuʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A place where roads meet.

The crossroads of the city is always very busy.

Le carrefour de la ville est toujours très fréquenté.

A decision point in a situation.

We are at an important crossroads in our project.

Nous sommes à un carrefour important de notre projet.

A center for exchanges, often commercial.

This crossroads offers many business opportunities.

Ce carrefour offre de nombreuses possibilités d'affaires.

From Old French 'carrefour', combining 'care' (four) and 'for' (by), literally meaning 'four ways'.

crossroads of ideas

A place or situation where multiple ideas meet.

carrefour d'idées

to be at a crossroads

To be at a point of choice or decision.

être à un carrefour

cultural crossroads

A place that allows for cultural exchanges.

carrefour culturel

path

Traffic route.

chemin

route

Transport route for vehicles.

route

intersection

Point where two roads cross.

intersection

A place where one has to make choices.

I am at a crossroads in my life.

Je suis à un carrefour de ma vie.

A very busy place.

This bar is a crossroads for students.

Ce bar est un carrefour pour les étudiants.