road

• Voie de circulation terrestre aménagée, souvent revêtue, permettant le déplacement de véhicules, de cyclistes ou de piétons; peut aussi désigner un chemin ou une route quelconque.

A noun referring to a long, narrow path or way, typically paved, used for travel by vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians.

1. Pathway for vehiclesA1formal

   A wide path or way made for vehicles, bicycles, and people to travel on.

   route (voie de circulation)

   • The road was busy with cars during rush hour.
   • We drove down a long country road.
   • The new road connects the city to the airport.

   Synonymesavenueboulevardhighwayroadwayroutestreetthoroughfareway

2. Route or journeyB1informal

   The way or course taken to reach a destination, often figuratively.

   Route ou parcours

   • He's on the road to recovery after surgery.
   • The band is hitting the road for their tour.
   • Life is a long road with many twists and turns.

   Synonymesavenuecoursepathroutetrackway

3. Means to an endB2informal

   A method or course of action leading to a particular result.

   moyen d'atteindre un but

   • Education is the road to success.
   • Hard work is the only road to achievement.
   • This decision is the road to financial freedom.

   Synonymesapproachavenuecoursemethodpathrouteway