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crossroads in French

crossroads in French is carrefour, croisée des chemins — crossroads means a place where two or more roads meet.

crossroads in French

carrefour
noun
(figuratively, by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.
croisée des chemins
noun
(figuratively, by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.

What does "crossroads" mean?

  1. noun A place where two or more roads meet.
    "Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right."
  2. noun A critical decision point or turning point in life or a situation.
    "After losing his job, he felt he was at a crossroads."
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crossroads in a sentence

  • Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right.
  • After losing his job, he felt he was at a crossroads.
  • The company is at a crossroads, deciding whether to expand overseas.

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What is "crossroads" in French?
"crossroads" in French is carrefour, croisée des chemins. crossroads means: A place where two or more roads meet.
How do you use "crossroads" in a sentence?
Example: "Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right." In French, "crossroads" is carrefour, croisée des chemins.
Are there other ways to say "crossroads" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "crossroads": carrefour, croisée des chemins.
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