French Signs Deciphered
When diving in France many of the road signs are the same as in the UK or are self explanatory. Sometimes there are written signs which are more difficult to decipher so I have written a list to help you out!
Aire de repos – Rest stops
Allumez vos lanterns (or feux) – Turn on your lights (used for tunnels)
Attention au feu – Beware of traffic signal
Attention travaux – Beware road works
Autre directions – Other directions
Chaussèe dèformèe – Bumpy road ahead
Cèdez le passage – Give way (Give priority to the other road)
Centre ville – Town centre
Gendarmerie – Police station
Gravillons – Loose chippings
Interdit aux piètons – No pedestrians
Nids de poules – Potholes
Prochain èchangement gratui – No toll at next exit
Rappel – Remember (usually used with a speed)
Route barrèe – Road closed
Sens-unique – One-way
Serrez a droite – Keep to the right
Sortie – Exit
Suivre – Follow
Toutes directions – All directions
Voie unique – One lane road
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