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crossroad

UK
/ˈkrɒs.rəʊd/
US
/ˈkrɔs.roʊd/

Translations

crossroadnoun
crossroads
pl
UK
/ˈkrɒs.rəʊd/
US
/ˈkrɔs.roʊd/
The small town was located at a crossroad, making it a convenient stop for travelers.
La petite ville était située à un carrefour, ce qui en faisait une halte pratique pour les voyageurs.
Additional translations
croisée des cheminsSens figuré, surtout pour une décision importante ou un moment charnière.
Synonyms
intersection
junction
crossway
convergence
meeting point
crossroadadjective
UK
/ˈkrɒs.rəʊd/
US
/ˈkrɔːs.roʊd/
Used attributively to qualify a following noun (e.g., "crossroad village").
carrefourEmploi adjectival, surtout en géographie ou pour désigner un lieu de passage.
The town developed into a crossroad community that served travelers from all directions.
La ville est devenue une communauté carrefour qui servait les voyageurs de toutes les directions.

Definitions

crossroadnoun
A point at which a crucial decision must be made that will have far-reaching consequences.
She found herself at a crossroad in her career, unsure whether to stay in her current job or pursue a new opportunity.
An intersection of two or more roads.
The small town was located at a crossroad, making it a convenient stop for travelers.
crossroadadjective
Situated at or relating to an intersection of roads; located at a place where roads cross.
The town developed into a crossroad community that served travelers from all directions.
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