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carrefour

noun

ˌker-ə-ˈfu̇r

Definition of carrefour

as in intersection

a place where roads meet our hotel in Montreal was adjacent to a noisy carrefour

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Recent Examples of carrefour But in carrefours all over the world, migrants talk to each other in this way, trading hope, disappointment, tenacity, pain. — Cynthia Gorney, National Geographic, 25 June 2019 Youssouf, who’s been in Spain for 14 years, calls Lepe a carrefour, a crossroads. — Cynthia Gorney, National Geographic, 25 June 2019

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The intersection of video games and trading cards has been a hotbed of activity and collaborations.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
The way Krouse sees it, honey sits at a unique intersection of longevity science and ancient remedies.

— Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of intersection

Noun

Jacob Ramsey’s equaliser was also a demonstration of composure in a pressurised moment, with the midfielder calmly slotting into the bottom right-hand corner, making sure to keep his effort low.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Mensah capped that drive with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Toney and the two connected on a 2-yard score on the next possession with Toney punctuating both TDs with a Heisman pose for the Hurricanes fans in that corner of the stadium.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of corner

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Located at the junction of three continents—Europe, Asia, and Africa—the region has historically been a crossroads for conquerors, peoples, trade, and ideas.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
But at the junction of Sexta Calle and Tercera Avenida, Molly’s feet drag.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

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