passage piéton

USAGE NOTE
This noun phrase may also be spelled "passage piétons."
le passage piéton
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
noun phrase
a. crosswalk
Regionalism used in Canada.
(Canada)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
La conductrice s'est arrêtée au passage piéton pour laisser les passants traverser.The driver stopped at the crosswalk to let pedestrians cross.
b. pedestrian crossing
Il faut traverser au passage piéton près du parc.You should cross at the pedestrian crossing near the park.
c. zebra crossing
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Avant de vous engager sur un passage piéton, regardez bien qu'il n'y ait pas de voitures.Before entering a zebra crossing, make sure that there are no cars.
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