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intersection

intersection, crossroads

noun an-tair-sek-SYON Rare

Origin: Latin intersectio, from intersecare 'to cut across'

Usage Note

Intersection is the standard term for a road junction or a point where two lines cross. In mathematics, it also denotes the set of elements common to two groups. The informal synonym carrefour is more common in everyday spoken French for a street crossing.

Examples

"Tournez à gauche à la prochaine intersection."

Natural Translation

Turn left at the next intersection.

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