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asphalte

asphalt

noun as-FALT Rare

Also means

tarmac

Usage Note

Asphalte refers to the black bituminous surface used on roads and pavements. In everyday French, bitume is a close synonym with a slightly more informal feel, and goudron (tar) is also used colloquially. The expression brûler l'asphalte (to burn the asphalt) means to drive very fast.

Examples

"La voiture dérape sur l'asphalte mouillé."

Natural Translation

The car skids on the wet asphalt.

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