No. 1,990 in French
voirie
"Voirie" refers to public roads, infrastructure, or services related to road maintenance and waste management.
In a sentence
La voirie de cette ville est moderne et bien entretenue.
The road system of this city is modern and well-maintained.
In this sentence, 'voirie' refers to the collective infrastructure related to roads and pathways in a city, emphasizing its condition and modernity.
Le service de voirie travaille dur pour enlever la neige des rues pendant l'hiver.
The road service works hard to remove snow from the streets during winter.
Here, 'voirie' signifies the municipal service dedicated to street and road maintenance, specifically clearing snow in cold seasons.
Des travaux de voirie sont prévus pour améliorer l'accès à la zone industrielle.
Road works are planned to improve access to the industrial area.
In this example, 'voirie' pertains to construction or maintenance activities carried out on public roads, highlighting efforts to enhance accessibility.
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