Le feu de circulation
Example: Le feu de circulation est rouge, il faut attendre.
Definition
"Le feu de circulation" refers to a traffic light, a signaling device positioned at road intersections, pedestrian crossings, and other locations to control the flow of traffic by using colors such as red, yellow, and green. It instructs vehicles and pedestrians when to stop and go.
Etymology
The term "le feu de circulation" originates from French, where "feu" means fire or light, and "circulation" relates to movement or traffic. Together, they describe a 'fire of circulation,' metaphorically representing the colored lights controlling traffic flow. The phrase reflects the early use of colored lights for traffic regulation.
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"Le feu de circulation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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