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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