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    Voie (en. Way)

    /vwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A path or road allowing passage
    He took the main road to get to the city.
    Il a emprunté la voie principale pour se rendre à la ville.
    A method or means of achieving a goal
    She chose the path of medicine for her career.
    Elle a choisi la voie de la médecine pour sa carrière.
    In terms of law, a procedure or legal action
    He decided to take the legal route to resolve the dispute.
    Il a décidé de prendre la voie judiciaire pour régler le conflit.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'via', which means 'road'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have multiple paths
    Having several options or solutions.
    avoir plusieurs voies
    to choose one's path
    Making a decision about the path to follow in life.
    choisir sa voie
    to be on the right track
    Being on the road to success or in the right direction.
    être sur la bonne voie

    Related Words

    viaire
    Related to paths, generally used in urban planning.
    viaire
    voielier
    A term used to refer to a type of boat that uses sails.
    voielier
    voip
    Voice transmission technology over the internet.
    voip

    Slang Meanings

    Carriageway
    This approach is a dead end; it leads nowhere.
    Cette approche est une voie de garage, elle ne mène à rien.
    To be on the way to
    He is on the way to success with his project.
    Il est en voie de réussite avec son projet.