La route d'évacuation
Example: La route d'évacuation est bien indiquée dans ce parc national.
Definition
"La route d'évacuation" refers to the designated path or road intended for safely exiting an area, especially during emergencies such as natural disasters or accidents. It ensures a clear, organized route for evacuation to protect people from harm.
Etymology
The phrase "la route d'évacuation" combines the French word "route," meaning road or path, with "évacuation," derived from the Latin "evacuatio," meaning to empty or clear out. Did you know? The word "évacuation" originally referred to removing contents but evolved to mean clearing people from danger.
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"La route d'évacuation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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