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    Franchie (en. Crossed)

    /fʁɑ̃.ʃi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of crossing an obstacle.
    The crossing of the river was difficult.
    La franchie de la rivière était difficile.
    Journey beyond a limit.
    His breaking of the rules was applauded by his classmates.
    Sa franchie des règles était applaudie par ses camarades.
    verb
    To pass or overcome an obstacle.
    She crossed the finish line first.
    Elle a franchi la ligne d'arrivée en première.
    To cross something.
    You need to cross that mountain to reach the summit.
    Il faut franchir cette montagne pour atteindre le sommet.

    Etymology

    The word 'franchie' derives from the verb 'franchir', coming from the Latin 'francire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the leap
    Make an important decision.
    franchir le pas
    reach a milestone
    Reach a new stage or level.
    franchir un cap
    cross the line
    Complete a race or course.
    franchir la ligne

    Related Words

    franchir
    Action of going beyond something.
    franchir
    franchise
    Right or permission to do something.
    franchise

    Slang Meanings

    Take a risk to achieve a goal.
    He really crossed a milestone with this project.
    Il a vraiment franchi une étape avec ce projet.
    Step out of your comfort zone.
    To succeed, you sometimes have to break down barriers.
    Pour réussir, il faut parfois franchir des barrières.