1. Plural of carrefour; intersections or crossroads, especially in French-speaking contexts; also used figuratively to mean a meeting point or convergence of ideas, cultures, or influences.
Usage: Primarily used in French or in English when referring to French geography or cultural contexts.; Can be used metaphorically in English to describe a place or moment where different elements meet or interact.

Examples

• The carrefours of Paris are famous for their bustling street life and café culture.
• The city's carrefours serve as natural gathering places for locals and tourists alike.
• This conference represents a carrefours of Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.
• The carrefours in the old town district have been carefully preserved as historical landmarks.
• At the carrefours of technology and art, innovative new forms of expression emerge.