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    Franchissait (en. Crossed)

    /fʁɑ̃ʃi.sɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of passing to the other side of an obstacle.
    He crossed the door confidently.
    Il franchissait la porte avec assurance.
    Overcome a difficulty.
    She crossed obstacles with courage.
    Elle franchissait les obstacles avec courage.
    Cross something.
    They crossed the river by swimming.
    Ils franchissaient le fleuve à la nage.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'franchir', mainly of Latin origin 'francire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cross the Rubicon
    Make a definitive and irreversible choice.
    franchir le Rubicon
    cross a stage
    Move to a higher level.
    franchir une étape
    cross a threshold
    Reach a decisive moment.
    franchir un cap

    Related Words

    cross
    Go beyond or through something.
    franchir
    frankly
    In a direct and honest manner.
    franchement
    crossing
    Act of crossing.
    franchissement

    Slang Meanings

    Boldly exceed boundaries.
    This guy, he crosses the line with his jokes.
    Ce type, il franchit les limites avec ses blagues.
    Accomplish something difficult.
    He really crossed a threshold with his project.
    Il a vraiment franchi un cap avec son projet.