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la voie
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
1. (itinerary)
2. (roadway)
4. (railroad)
a. track
En raison d’un incident sur la voie, notre train partira avec une heure de retard.Due to an incident on the track, our train will depart one hour late.
a. platform
Amaryllis attend son train sur la voie numéro quinze.Amaryllis is waiting for her train on platform fifteen.
6. (anatomy)
a. tract
Mon cousin a consacré sa thèse au fonctionnement de la voie digestive.My cousin wrote his thesis on the functioning of the digestive tract.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
L’infirmier m’a administré un traitement par voie cutanée.The nurse administered a treatment through my skin.
Ce médicament peut être pris par voie orale.This medication can be taken orally.
7. (figurative) (method)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. way
Je n’aime pas cette solution. Je suis sûr qu’il existe d’autres voies.I don't like this solution. I'm sure there are other ways.
b. means
Une nouvelle voie de communication a été établie entre les différents services.A new means of communication has been established between the various departments.
8. (figurative) (vocation)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. path (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Mon fils a longtemps cherché sa voie avant de se consacrer à l’écriture.My son searched for his path for a long time before devoting himself to writing.
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