French · Travel & Getting Around
"Road" in French: route
la route
A road in French is la route, feminine. Sur la route means on the road. Une route nationale is a major highway-style road; a city street is often une rue.
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How to pronounce route
Say it
lah ROOT
/la ʁut/
ROOT. Ou like oo in food; final e light. Soft French r at the start.
"Road" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la route | the road Default. | Default. |
| sur la route | on the road Travel status. | Travel status. |
| route nationale | national road Major roads. | Major roads. |
| en route | on the way We're off. | We're off. |
How to use route in real life
- 1GPS
Prends la route à droite après le pont.
Take the road on the right after the bridge.
La route.
- 2Trip update
On est encore sur la route pour deux heures.
We're still on the road for two hours.
Sur la route.
- 3Scenic drive
Cette route longe la mer.
This road runs along the sea.
Cette route.
Mistakes English speakers make with route
Incorrect: Le route.
Correct: La route.
Route is feminine.
Incorrect: La road.
Correct: La route.
Use route, not English road.
Good to know
Bonne route ! is have a good trip. Route vs rue: route is for roads between places; rue is a city street. En route means we're on our way.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a drive
ChatPal
On prend quelle route ?
Which road are we taking?
You
La route qui passe par le village.
The road that goes through the village.
ChatPal
Plus jolie, d'accord.
Prettier — okay.
You
Et moins de circulation.
And less traffic.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Road" in French
How do you say road in French?
La route.
Route vs rue?
Route = road; rue = city street.
How do you say have a good trip?
Bonne route !
How do you pronounce route?
ROOT.
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