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    Franchir (en. To cross)

    /fʁɑ̃ʃiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To go over or through something.
    He had to cross the river to join his friend.
    Il a dû franchir la rivière pour rejoindre son ami.
    To overcome an obstacle.
    She succeeded in passing all the stages of the competition.
    Elle a réussi à franchir toutes les étapes du concours.
    To reach a threshold or limit.
    He wants to break the 100 kg mark in the bench press.
    Il veut franchir le cap des 100 kg au développé couché.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'francire', which means 'to free, to pass'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the plunge
    Making an important decision, taking action.
    franchir le pas
    cross a stage
    Reaching a new level or a new challenge.
    franchir une étape
    overcome an obstacle
    Overcoming a difficulty.
    franchir un obstacle

    Related Words

    franchise
    The right to go without or act freely, autonomy.
    franchise
    franchisor
    One who crosses, goes through.
    franchisseur
    crossing
    The action of crossing.
    franchissement

    Slang Meanings

    To level up.
    He has finally leveled up in the game.
    Il a enfin franchi le niveau supérieur dans le jeu.
    To overcome a trial.
    Crossing that is a piece of cake for him.
    Franchir ça, c'est du gâteau pour lui.