noun🔗ShareBorne kilométriqueA post on a highway, often with one or more fingerposts, showing the distance in miles to nearby places"The milepost indicated that we were still 20 miles from Grandma's house. "La borne kilométrique indiquait que nous étions encore à 20 miles de la maison de grand-mère.waysigngeographycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBorne kilométrique, borne milliaireA sign or post beside a railway marking the distance from the (actual or nominal) start of a line (usually the principal terminus or junction with a more major line)"The train passed the milepost indicating we were 50 miles from the city's main station. "Le train a dépassé la borne kilométrique indiquant que nous étions à 50 miles de la gare principale de la ville.signvehicletechnicalwayhistoryplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJalonnerTo place mileposts along (a road, etc.)."The construction crew will milepost the new highway next week, placing markers every mile to help drivers navigate. "L'équipe de construction jalonne la nouvelle autoroute la semaine prochaine, en plaçant des bornes tous les miles pour aider les conducteurs à s'orienter.wayplacesignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
