Also means
tarmac
Usage Note
Asphalte refers to the black bituminous surface used on roads and pavements. In everyday French, bitume is a close synonym with a slightly more informal feel, and goudron (tar) is also used colloquially. The expression brûler l'asphalte (to burn the asphalt) means to drive very fast.
Examples
"La voiture dérape sur l'asphalte mouillé."
Natural Translation
The car skids on the wet asphalt.
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