Carrefours, French for "crossroads," has many synonyms in the English language. These include intersections, junctions, crossways, and crossings. Each of these words describes a place where two or more roads come together and vehicles must navigate to reach their intended destination. Other synonyms include roundabouts, rotaries, and traffic circles. These words describe a circular intersection in which traffic flows in one direction around a central island. Lastly, there are also synonyms for carrefours that describe a larger area or district, such as neighborhood, community, or quarter. All of these synonyms convey the idea of a central point where people and traffic come together and must navigate to reach their desired destination.