Here are some other options, depending on the context:
* Bouchon: This translates literally to "cork" and is used for a traffic jam that completely stops the flow of traffic.
* Ralentissement: This means "slowdown" and refers to a traffic jam where the flow of traffic is reduced but not completely stopped.
* Congestion: This is a more general term for heavy traffic.
Example sentences:
* Il y a un embouteillage monstre sur l'autoroute. (There's a huge traffic jam on the highway.)
* J'ai été pris dans un bouchon pendant une heure. (I was stuck in a traffic jam for an hour.)
* La congestion est terrible à Paris pendant les heures de pointe. (The traffic is terrible in Paris during rush hour.)