Passée (en. Past)
/pasé/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A period of time that has already occurred.
The past of last year was marked by many events.
La passée de l'année dernière fut marquée par de nombreux événements.
A bygone time or past experience.
We often have memories of our past.
On a souvent des souvenirs de notre passée.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'passer' in French.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the past of life
The experiences accumulated throughout life.
la passée de la vie
to remember one's past
To have memories of one's past.
se souvenir de sa passée
to leave the past behind
To no longer worry about past events.
laisser le passé derrière soi
Related Words
past
What took place before the present moment.
passé
backward
The action of going back in time.
recul
memories
Accounts or memories of the past.
mémoires
Slang Meanings
Refers to something old or out of style.
This fashion style is completely outdated.
Ce style vestimentaire est complètement passé.
To refer to nostalgic memories.
When I think of those moments, they seem so far gone.
Quand je pense à ces moments, cela me semble tellement passé.