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    Franchit (en. Crosses)

    /fʁɑ̃ʃi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Surpass a limit, a barrier.
    He crossed the border without any problems.
    Il a franchi la frontière sans problème.
    Overcome a difficulty.
    She overcame all obstacles to succeed.
    Elle a franchi tous les obstacles pour réussir.
    Pass over something.
    The horse cleared the hedge with ease.
    Le cheval a franchi la haie avec aisance.

    Etymology

    The verb 'franchir' comes from the Latin 'francire', meaning 'to free' or 'to surpass'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the plunge
    Make an important decision, take action.
    franchir le pas
    overcome an obstacle
    Overcome a difficulty.
    franchir un obstacle
    cross a line
    Surpass a limit, often in a figurative context.
    franchir une ligne

    Related Words

    franchissable
    That can be crossed.
    franchissable
    franchise
    The right to pass freely, especially in a business context.
    franchise
    franchisseur
    One who crosses, someone who overcomes obstacles.
    franchisseur

    Slang Meanings

    Overcome a difficulty with ease.
    He cleared the stages without too much trouble, it was a piece of cake.
    Il a franchit les étapes sans trop de mal, c'était du gâteau.
    Level up in a game or challenge.
    He finally defeated the boss and moved on to the next level.
    Il a enfin franchi le boss et est passé au niveau suivant.