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On the way from France? (2,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

en route

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'on the way' is the definition.
(synonyms)

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(Other definitions for en route that I've seen before include "March" , "'On the way (2,5)'" , "Along the way" , "on the road" , "As part of a journey" .)

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