La route



Example: La route vers l'aéroport est très encombrée ce matin.

Definition


"La route" refers to a road or path used for traveling, especially by vehicles, connecting different places. In the context of aviation and air travel, it can also mean the route or course taken to reach a destination, such as an airport.

Translations


  • the road
  • la carretera
  • de weg
  • la carretera
  • die Straße

Etymology


The term "la route" comes from the Old French word 'rute' or 'route,' which originated from the Latin word 'rupta,' meaning a broken way or road. Did you know that 'route' originally referred to a beaten path or track before evolving to mean any road or course of travel?

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"La route" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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