thoroughfare in French
thoroughfare in French is passage, artère, grand-rue — thoroughfare means a public road or street that runs through an area, connecting one place to another.
thoroughfare in French
passage
(now, _, rare, _, except in certain set phrases) A passage; a way through.
artère
A road open at both ends or connecting one area with another; a highway or main street.
grand-rue
A road open at both ends or connecting one area with another; a highway or main street.
voie principale
A road open at both ends or connecting one area with another; a highway or main street.
voie navigable
An unobstructed waterway allowing passage for ships.
What does "thoroughfare" mean?
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noun A public road or street that runs through an area, connecting one place to another.
"Oxford Street is one of London's busiest thoroughfares."
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noun The act of passing through a place; passage or transit.
"The sign read "No Thoroughfare" at the entrance to the private lane."
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thoroughfare in a sentence
- Oxford Street is one of London's busiest thoroughfares.
- The old highway was once the main thoroughfare between the two towns.
- The sign read "No Thoroughfare" at the entrance to the private lane.
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What is "thoroughfare" in French?
"thoroughfare" in French is passage, artère, grand-rue. thoroughfare means: A public road or street that runs through an area, connecting one place to another.
How do you use "thoroughfare" in a sentence?
Example: "Oxford Street is one of London's busiest thoroughfares." In French, "thoroughfare" is passage, artère, grand-rue.
Are there other ways to say "thoroughfare" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "thoroughfare": passage, artère, grand-rue, voie principale, voie navigable.
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