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"Highway" in French: autoroute
l'autoroute
Highway in French is l'autoroute, feminine: prendre l'autoroute, sur l'autoroute. Many have a péage (toll). Sortie means exit.
Road trip
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How to pronounce autoroute
Say it
loh-toh-ROOT
/o.tɔ.ʁut/
Autoroute: oh-toh-ROOT. With article: loh-toh-ROOT.
"Highway" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'autoroute | the highway / motorway Major road. | Major road. |
| sur l'autoroute | on the highway Location. | Location. |
| un péage | a toll Autoroute fees. | Autoroute fees. |
| une sortie d'autoroute | a highway exit Leaving the road. | Leaving the road. |
How to use autoroute in real life
- 1Road trip
On prend l'autoroute pour gagner du temps.
We'll take the highway to save time.
Prendre l'autoroute.
- 2Traffic update
Il y a des bouchons sur l'autoroute A6.
There's traffic on the A6 highway.
Sur l'autoroute.
- 3Navigation
La prochaine sortie d'autoroute est dans deux kilomètres.
The next highway exit is in two kilometers.
Sortie d'autoroute.
Mistakes English speakers make with autoroute
Incorrect: Le autoroute est fermée.
Correct: L'autoroute est fermée.
Elision: l'autoroute; feminine agreement.
Incorrect: On prend la highway.
Correct: On prend l'autoroute.
Use autoroute, not English highway.
Good to know
French autoroutes are often toll roads (péage). Keep change or a badge; aire means a rest stop with fuel and food.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a route
ChatPal
Autoroute ou routes départementales ?
Highway or smaller roads?
You
L'autoroute, même avec le péage.
The highway, even with the toll.
ChatPal
Ok, on reste sur l'autoroute jusqu'à Lyon.
Okay — we stay on the highway until Lyon.
You
Je surveille les sorties.
I'll watch the exits.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Highway" in French
How do you say highway in French?
L'autoroute (feminine).
Are French highways free?
Many have a péage (toll).
How do you say highway exit?
Une sortie d'autoroute.
How do you pronounce autoroute?
oh-toh-ROOT; l'autoroute ≈ loh-toh-ROOT.
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