intersection

ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən
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Translation of intersection into French

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Noun

1.

mathematics

point where two or more lines or roads meet
  • The intersection was crowded with cars during rush hour..Le carrefour était encombré de voitures pendant l'heure de pointe.
2.

ideas

overlap or common ground between ideas
  • The intersection of their theories was intriguing.L'intersection de leurs théories était intrigante.
3.

set theory

TECH.
set of common elements in sets
TECH.
  • The intersection of sets A and B is {2, 3}.L'intersection des ensembles A et B est {2, 3}.
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Expressions with intersection: examples in English and translations in French

point d'intersection
croisement
The meeting was an intersection point of diverse opinions.
croisement
carrefour
The conference was a point of intersection for experts.

Synonyms and analogies of intersection in English

Examples of intersection in a sentence

  • We met at the intersection of 5th and Main.
  • The intersection of art and technology is fascinating.
  • Their collaboration found an intersection in environmental concerns.
  • The intersection of these sets is empty.
  • Finding the intersection helps solve the problem.

Translations of "intersection" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
intersectionnf.

Her blog discusses the intersection of art and religious expression.

Son blog aborde l'intersection entre l'art et l'expression spirituelle.

carrefournm.

The store is facing the busy intersection, attracting many customers.

Le magasin est situé face au carrefour animé, attirant de nombreux clients.

croisementnm.

A roadside digital sign at the intersection shows live traffic conditions.

Un écran électronique placé au croisement donne en direct l'état de la circulation.

croiséenf.

This decision puts us at the intersection of multiple family and professional obligations.

Cette décision nous met à la croisée de multiples obligations familiales et professionnelles.

point de rencontrenm.

The intersection of these three lines forms a very thin triangle around it.

Le point de rencontre de ces trois lignes forme un triangle très mince autour de lui.

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Other translations for intersection:

  • jonctionnf.
  • recoupementnm.
  • confluentnm.
  • entrecroisementnm.
  • embranchementnm.
  • bifurcationnf.
  • noeudnm.
  • croisée des cheminsn.
  • point de croisementnm.
  • sectionnf.
  • internm.
  • point communnm.

intersection: Examples and translations in context

His quick hit on the brakes prevented a collision at the intersection.

Son action rapide sur le frein a évité une collision à l'intersection.

The traffic light at that intersection is notorious for its long wait.

Le feu à cette intersection est connu pour ses longues attentes.

He always gets nervous when approaching an intersection with an amber light flashing.

Il est toujours nerveux en approchant d'une intersection avec un feu orange clignotant.

The amber light at this intersection seems to last longer than at others.

Le feu jaune à cette intersection semble durer plus longtemps qu'aux autres.

Sadly, the cyclist was run over at the intersection this morning.

Malheureusement, le cycliste a été renversé à l'intersection ce matin.

The long lorry made a tight turn at the busy intersection.

Le long camion a effectué un virage serré à l'intersection animée.

A bright sign marks the pedestrian crossing near the busy intersection.

Un panneau lumineux signale le passage piéton près de l'intersection fréquentée.

An irate driver honked incessantly at the car blocking the intersection.

Un conducteur en colère a klaxonné sans cesse la voiture bloquant l'intersection.

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point of intersectionintersection point
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