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<\/p>\nIf you\u2019ve ever visited France and found yourself behind the wheel of une voiture<\/b> (a car), you were most likely confronted with some signs you had never seen before. Although France and the United States share some road signs such as the ubiquitous red octagonal STOP and the sens interdit<\/b> (no entry), others are not so obvious and can confuse foreign drivers.<\/p>\n
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Below you will find common words and phrases that you might encounter when navigating French roadways. Of course, most signs do not have descriptions beneath them but the descriptions below should be helpful nonetheless. It can be nerve-racking to drive in a foreign country, especially when you can\u2019t read the signs, so hopefully learning a few of these terms will alleviate some of the pressure. Apr\u00e8s tout, c\u2019est pour votre s\u00e9curit\u00e9<\/b> (After all, it\u2019s for your safety).<\/p>\n
If you ever experience car trouble and need to ask for help, use the phrase \u201cJe suis tomb\u00e9 en panne\u201d<\/b> (I\u2019m having car trouble\/My car broke down). Your car will be hauled to a garage<\/b> (auto repair shop) by une d\u00e9panneuse<\/b> (tow truck).<\/p>\n
1. Ralentir<\/b> – Slow down<\/p>\n
2. Arr\u00eat<\/b> – Stop<\/p>\n
3. P\u00e9age<\/b> – Toll Fee<\/p>\n
4. Rond-point<\/b> – Roundabout<\/p>\n
5. Bouchon\/Embouteillage<\/b> – Traffic jam<\/p>\n
6. Feu de signalisation<\/b> – Traffic light<\/p>\n
7. Sens interdit<\/b> – No entry<\/p>\n
8. Accident<\/b> – Accident<\/p>\n
9. Limite de vitesse<\/b> – Speed limit<\/p>\n
10. Circulation<\/b> – Traffic<\/p>\n
11. Priorit\u00e9 \u00e0 droite<\/b> – Priority to the right (priority is given to traffic coming from the right)<\/p>\n
12. Route<\/b> – Road<\/p>\n
13. Rue<\/b> – Street<\/p>\n
14. Autoroute<\/b> – Highway\/Freeway<\/p>\n
15. Douane<\/b> – Customs<\/p>\n
16. C\u00e9dez le passage<\/b> – Yield<\/p>\n
17. Aire de repos<\/b> – Rest area<\/p>\n
18. Pi\u00e9ton<\/b> – Pedestrian<\/p>\n
19. Conducteur\/Conductrice<\/b> – Driver<\/p>\n
20. Sens unique<\/b> – One way<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/french\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2014\/03\/montreal-688213_960_720-350x233.jpg\")
If you\u2019ve ever visited France and found yourself behind the wheel of une voiture (a car), you were most likely confronted with some signs you had never seen before. Although France and the United States share some road signs such as the ubiquitous red octagonal STOP and the sens interdit (no entry), others are not…<\/p>\n