carrefours

Definition of carrefoursnext
plural of carrefour
as in intersections
a place where roads meet our hotel in Montreal was adjacent to a noisy carrefour

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Noun
  • Police forces, including a SWAT unit, was deployed at major intersections in the capital to preserve peace and prevent any friction between the displaced and locals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • In New York, these projects have ranged from curb extensions at intersections identified as dangerous by local residents to summer arts camps and conflict resolution training programs.
    Celina Su, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • With runners on the corners and two outs, Bichette lined a single to right, and Carson Benge scored easily.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In its final form, though, the change — 8 to 10 feet closer in the corners with the gaps tapering toward a still 410-foot centerfield — certainly doesn’t appear overwhelming.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Carrefours.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carrefours. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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