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    Passent (en. Pass)

    /pasɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To describe a process by which something or someone moves through a place or moment.
    They often pass through the park to get to work.
    Ils passent souvent par le parc pour se rendre au travail.
    Occurs or happens for a certain period of time.
    Time flies during vacations.
    Les heures passent vite lors des vacances.
    To be tolerated or accepted in a given situation.
    The rules pass if everyone agrees.
    Les règles passent si tout le monde est d'accord.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'passare.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spend time
    To dedicate a period to an activity or situation.
    passer du temps
    to move on to something else
    To change the subject or situation.
    passer à autre chose
    time passes
    This means that time flows.
    le temps passe

    Related Words

    passage
    Action of passing or path taken.
    passage
    footbridge
    Path or structure that allows passage from one place to another.
    passerelle

    Slang Meanings

    To move on
    He moved on after work.
    Il a passé à la suite après le travail.
    To pass the word
    Can you pass the word to Kyra?
    Peux-tu passer le mot à Kyra ?