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    Passer (en. Pass)

    /pa.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Move from one point to another.
    I'm going to drop by your place shortly.
    Je vais passer chez toi tout à l'heure.
    Make a transition from one state to another.
    Time flies in summer.
    Le temps passe vite en été.
    To convey information or an object.
    Can you pass that book to Marie?
    Peux-tu passer ce livre à Marie ?
    To participate in an event or activity.
    They are going to spend their vacation in France.
    Ils vont passer leurs vacances en France.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'passare', which means 'to pass, to move'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    have a good time
    Enjoying a pleasant moment.
    passer un bon moment
    take action
    To act after a period of reflection.
    passer à l'action
    pass the time
    To keep occupied during a waiting period.
    passer le temps

    Related Words

    passage
    Action of moving from one place to another.
    passage
    passerby
    A person who passes by, usually in the street.
    passant
    strainer
    A utensil used for filtering or draining.
    passoire

    Slang Meanings

    Fall through the cracks
    This project fell through because of priorities.
    Ce projet est passé à la trappe à cause des priorités.
    Turn to the enemy
    He turned to the enemy after the change in leadership.
    Il a passé à l'ennemi après le changement de direction.
    Make a phone call
    I am going to make a phone call to my friend.
    Je vais passer un coup de fil à mon ami.