Basic French Vocabulary: Road travel

Basic French Vocabulary: Road travel

If you’re planning a road trip in France, it’s important to have a good understanding of the essential French vocabulary related to road travel. Here are some key words and phrases that will come in handy on the road:

  • Road: Route
  • Highway: Autoroute
  • Toll: Péage
  • Lane: Voie
  • Exit: Sortie
  • Entrance: Entrée
  • Bridge: Pont
  • Tunnel: Tunnel
  • Roundabout: Rond-point
  • Intersection: Carrefour
  • Traffic light: Feu de signalisation
  • Stop sign: Panneau d’arrêt
  • Yield sign: Cédez le passage
  • Speed limit: Limitation de vitesse
  • Parking: Stationnement
  • Parking lot: Parking
  • Gas station: Station-service
  • Gasoline: Essence
  • Diesel: Gazole
  • Tire: Pneu
  • Spare tire: Roue de secours

I hope this vocabulary list helps you on your next road trip in France! Bon voyage!

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