white line

• Ligne peinte sur la chaussée, généralement de couleur blanche, utilisée pour délimiter les voies de circulation, les bords de la route ou les directions. Utilisé aussi de manière informelle pour désigner la cocaïne.

A painted line on a road surface, typically white, used to mark lanes, edges, or traffic directions. Also used informally to refer to cocaine.

1. Road markingA2formal

   A painted white line on a road used to separate lanes, indicate edges, or regulate traffic.

   ligne blanche

   • Stay within the white lines when driving on the highway.
   • The white line on the side of the road marks the shoulder.
   • Double white lines mean you cannot overtake.

2. Cocaine (slang)C1slang

   A slang term for a line of cocaine, referring to its appearance.

   ligne blanche

   • He was caught snorting a white line at the party.
   • The movie showed a character preparing a white line on a mirror.
   • Using white lines is illegal and dangerous.