en route

/ˌɒn ˈruːt/ French Origin General

Original Word

en route

French

Entered English

18th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "en route"

From French 'en route', literally 'on the way'. Adopted into military English and later general usage. One of the most commonly used French phrases in everyday English.

Example Usage

"The ambulance is en route to the hospital with the patient."

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