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    Croisaient (en. Crossed)

    /kʁwazɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of crossing.
    The paths crossed near the old oak tree.
    Les chemins croisaient près du vieux chêne.
    To meet or cross at a given point.
    They crossed paths every day at the same time.
    Ils se croisaient tous les jours à la même heure.
    To intertwine or interweave.
    The threads of the fabric crossed harmoniously.
    Les fils de l'étoffe se croisaient harmonieusement.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'croiser', which comes from the Latin 'crux', meaning 'cross'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cross swords
    To have a fight.
    croiser le fer
    to cross one's arms
    To remain inactive.
    croiser les bras
    to cross paths
    To meet someone by chance.
    croiser le chemin

    Related Words

    crossing
    The action of crossing.
    croisement
    crossing
    One who crosses.
    croisant
    recrossing
    To cross again.
    recroiser

    Slang Meanings

    To cross unexpectedly.
    We crossed paths by chance at the café.
    On s'est croisé par hasard au café.
    To meet briefly.
    We crossed paths, and it was just a quick hello.
    On s'est croisé, et c'était juste un rapide coucou.