rond-point

le rond-point
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. roundabout
Au rond-point, prends la première sortie, puis continue tout droit jusqu'à la mairie.At the roundabout, take the first exit and keep going straight until you see the city hall.
b. traffic circle
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Il faut rester sur la file de droite pour sortir du rond-point.You should stay in the right lane to exit the traffic circle.
c. rotary
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Il y a moins d'embouteillages depuis que le feu rouge a été remplacé par un rond-point.There's been less backup since the traffic light has been replaced with a rotary.
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