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Record 1 2010-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Traffic
DEF

A queue of traffic stretching back from an obstruction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation routière
DEF

Phénomène de ralentissement de la circulation, plus ou moins important, dû à un obstacle quelconque.

CONT

L'absence d'accotements en divers endroits fait que chaque véhicule immobilisé par une panne ou un accident matériel provoque une retenue qui se répercute sur des kilomètres.

Spanish

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