Franchissant (en. Crossing)

/fʁɑ̃ʃisɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which allows passing through or above something.
The current crossing natural obstacles is impressive.
Le courant franchissant des obstacles naturels est impressionnant.
Refers to a movement that goes beyond a limit.
He undertook a step crossing the boundaries of convention.
Il a entrepris une démarche franchissant les frontières de la convention.
Which leads to overcoming an obstacle or threshold.
The crossing project was well received by the community.
Le projet franchissant a été bien accueilli par la communauté.

Etymology

Form of the verb 'franchir', derived from the Latin 'francire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crossing the limit
Exceeding the established limit.
franchissant la limite
a crossing obstacle
An obstacle that is overcome.
un obstacle franchissant
crossing borders
Exceeding geographical or conceptual boundaries.
franchissant les frontières

Related Words

franchir
To pass over or through something.
franchir
franchissement
The act of crossing an obstacle.
franchissement
franchise
Right or privilege to pass freely.
franchise

Slang Meanings

Exceeding expectations.
This project is truly crossing; it goes beyond what we hoped for.
Ce projet est vraiment franchissant, il va au-delà de ce qu'on espérait.
Why settle for less?
Always crossing, it never stops at the first step.
Toujours franchissant, il ne s'arrête jamais à la première étape.