This is the 2531st most frequent French word.
carrefour
Crossroads or intersection.
Here, 'carrefour' is used in its literal sense to indicate a physical intersection or crossroads of paths or roads.
Nous avons atteint le carrefour où les chemins se croisent.
We reached the crossroads where the paths intersect.
The usage of 'carrefour' here is figurative, indicating a central or vital area or point where significant activities are concentrated.
Le carrefour économique du pays se trouve dans cette région.
The country's economic hub is located in this region.
In this sentence, 'carrefour' takes a metaphorical meaning, symbolizing a place where diverse entities come together or intersect.