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intersection

UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

Translations

intersectionnoun
intersections
pl
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/
carrefourSurtout pour un croisement de routes.
The accident occurred at the busy intersection downtown.
L'accident s'est produit au carrefour très fréquenté du centre-ville.
intersectionTerme général et mathématique.
The intersection of the two roads is marked by a traffic light.
L'intersection des deux routes est signalée par un feu de circulation.
Additional translations
croisementEmploi plus général pour un point de rencontre ou de croisement.
Synonyms
convergence
junction
crossroad
interchange
meeting point
intersection point
crossing
intersectionadjective
UK
/ˌɪntəˈsekʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something relating to or located at an intersection
d'intersectionEmploi technique, surtout en géométrie ou en contexte routier.
The intersection cameras were installed last year.
Les caméras d'intersection ont été installées l'année dernière.

Definitions

intersectionnoun
A point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect.
The intersection of the two roads is marked by a traffic light.
A place where two or more roads meet, especially when at least one is a major road.
The accident occurred at the busy intersection downtown.
The set of elements that are common to two or more sets.
In mathematics, the intersection of set A and set B is the set of elements that are in both A and B.
The act, instance, or process of intersecting; the state of being crossed or overlapped.
The intersection of tradition and innovation drives the company's design philosophy.
intersectionadjective
Situated at, occurring at, or relating to an intersection of roads or lines.
The city installed new intersection cameras to improve safety.
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