L'infrastructure routière
Example: L'infrastructure routière doit être améliorée pour réduire les embouteillages.
Definition
"L'infrastructure routière" refers to the network of roads, highways, bridges, and related structures that facilitate vehicular travel and transportation. It includes all physical components necessary for efficient and safe road traffic, such as signage, pavements, and traffic control systems.
Etymology
The term "l'infrastructure routière" comes from French, combining "infrastructure," meaning the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country or area, and "routière," derived from "route," meaning road. The word "infrastructure" itself originates from Latin roots: 'infra' meaning 'below' and 'structure' meaning 'building' or 'framework.' Did you know the term was popularized in the 20th century to describe essential services beneath the surface of society?
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"L'infrastructure routière" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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