Passera (en. Will pass)

/pa.se.ʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Indicating that a future action will take place.
He will come by your place tomorrow.
Il passera chez toi demain.
Evokes the idea of letting something go or allowing passage.
She will let time pass.
Elle laissera passer le temps.
Suggests that an event will occur in the future.
The storm will pass soon.
La tempête passera bientôt.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'passare', meaning 'to pass'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

time will pass
Indicates that time will continue to flow.
le temps passera
will pass like a letter in the mail
Used to describe something that will happen without difficulty.
passera comme une lettre à la poste
move on to something else
Suggests the idea of changing the subject or activity.
passer à autre chose

Related Words

passage
Action of passing or part that is crossed.
passage
walkway
Bridge or structure that allows crossing.
passerelle
passenger
Person traveling in a vehicle.
passager

Slang Meanings

Move on to the next situation.
Let it go, it will pass.
Laisse tomber, ça passera.
To relax after a difficult period.
He was stressed, but it will pass.
Il a stressé, mais ça va passer.