"Cul-de-sac" is a French phrase that literally translates to "bottom of the bag".
* Cul: Comes from the Old French word "cul," meaning "bottom," "rear end," or "buttocks."
* De: Means "of" or "from" in French.
* Sac: Means "bag" in French.
The word "cul-de-sac" entered English in the 16th century and refers to a street or alley that is closed at one end, creating a dead end.