La route
Example: La route est longue mais très belle aujourd'hui.
Definition
"La route" refers to a road or a path used for traveling between places, typically paved or well-maintained, facilitating transportation for vehicles and pedestrians. It is commonly used to describe a physical way that connects different locations.
Etymology
The term "la route" comes from Old French 'rute' or 'route,' which itself derives from the Latin word 'rupta,' meaning 'broken way' or 'open way.' Did you know? The concept originally referred to a cleared path through forests or rough terrain, evolving into the modern sense of a constructed road.
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"La route" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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