paved

UK
/peɪvd/
US
/peɪvd/
pavedadjective
more paved
Comp.
most paved
Super.
UK
/peɪvd/
US
/peɪvd/
Translations
The paved road made the drive much smoother and more comfortable.
La route pavée rendait le trajet beaucoup plus fluide et confortable.
Additional translations
goudronnéSurtout pour une route ou une chaussée recouverte d’asphalte.
Definitions
Covered with a hard surface material such as concrete, asphalt, or stones.
The paved road made the drive much smoother and more comfortable.
paveverb

paved

Past Simple

paved
Past Simple
paved
Past Participle
paving
ing-form
UK
/peɪv/
US
/peɪv/
Translations
ouvrir la voie à
The new policy will pave the way for more efficient energy use in the future.
La nouvelle politique ouvrira la voie à une utilisation plus efficace de l'énergie à l'avenir.
The city plans to pave the old dirt road to improve access to the new housing development.
La ville prévoit de paver l'ancienne route en terre afin d'améliorer l'accès au nouveau lotissement.
Additional translations
sertirEn joaillerie, pour indiquer un sertissage serré de petites pierres.
Definitions
To cover a surface with a hard material such as concrete, asphalt, stones, or bricks to make it suitable for walking or driving.
The city plans to pave the old dirt road to improve access to the new housing development.
To create a situation that makes it easier for something to happen or be achieved.
The new policy will pave the way for more efficient energy use in the future.
To cover or decorate a surface, especially a piece of jewellery, closely with small, usually precious, stones.
The necklace was elegantly paved with tiny diamonds.
pavegerund / present participle
Definitions
Relating to or intended for surfacing with a hard material.
Stacks of paving stones were delivered to the construction site.
pavepast participle

paved

Used attributively to describe a surface that has been covered with paving material (e.g., "paved road").
Translations
The hikers preferred the paved pathway through the park.
Les randonneurs préféraient le sentier pavé à travers le parc.
Definitions
Surfaced with a hard material such as concrete, asphalt, or stone.
The hikers preferred the paved pathway through the park.