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    Chaussée (en. Pavement)

    [ʃose]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The roadway refers to the part of a public way intended for the circulation of vehicles.
    The roadway was in poor condition after the rains.
    La chaussée était en mauvais état après les pluies.
    It is also the construction made to support this surface.
    The engineers designed a reinforced roadway for the passage of trucks.
    Les ingénieurs ont conçu une chaussée renforcée pour le passage des camions.
    In some regions, the term may also refer to a small street or way.
    He lives at the end of the village's roadway.
    Il habite au bout de la chaussée du village.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'calciata', derived from 'calx' meaning lime.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the roadway
    To be on the road.
    être sur la chaussée
    slippery roadway
    Dangerous road because of rain or ice.
    chaussée glissante
    to make the roadway
    To build or repair the road.
    faire la chaussée

    Related Words

    road
    Path or circulation way.
    route
    asphalt
    Tar used to build roads.
    asphalt
    ramp
    Connecting road between two routes.
    bretelle

    Slang Meanings

    Very busy road.
    Tonight, the roadway is going to be crowded because of the game.
    Ce soir, la chaussée va être bondée à cause du match.
    A way where one must be careful while driving.
    Be careful, the roadway is slippery here.
    Prends garde, la chaussée est glissante ici.