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le carrefour
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (transport)
a. crossroads
Il y a des carrefours partout dans cette ville !There are crossroads everywhere in this city!
2. (figurative) (decisive moment)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. crossroads (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Léonard est à un carrefour et va devoir faire un choix.Léonard is at a crossroads and will have to make a choice.
3. (figurative) (point of contact)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. crossroads (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Cette ville est au carrefour de différentes civilisations.This city lies at the crossroads of various civilizations.
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