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    Croisa (en. Crossed)

    /kʁwaz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To meet or pass by each other.
    They crossed paths in the street.
    Ils se sont croisés dans la rue.
    To cross paths, to exchange glances.
    Our paths often cross at the café.
    Nos chemins se croisent souvent au café.
    To intertwine or interlace.
    The threads got tangled in the basket.
    Les fils se sont croisés dans le panier.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'croiser', from Latin 'cruciare', meaning 'to cross, to intertwine'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cross your fingers
    To hope that something goes well.
    croiser les doigts
    to fold your arms
    To do nothing, to remain inactive.
    se croiser les bras
    to exchange glances
    To have a meaningful visual exchange with someone.
    se croiser les regards

    Related Words

    crossbred
    Who is in a cross or who has been encountered by another.
    croisé
    intersection
    The place where two lines or paths meet.
    croisement
    crosses
    Form of the verb 'croiser' in the first person.
    croise

    Slang Meanings

    To get entangled in a complicated situation.
    He crossed everyone at the wrong time.
    Il a croisé tout le monde au mauvais moment.
    To find oneself in a pickle.
    After crossing that guy, she is in deep trouble.
    Après avoir croisé ce type, elle est dans de beaux draps.