Passons (en. Let's move on)

/pa.sɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To move from one point to another.
We often pass through this neighborhood.
Nous passons souvent par ce quartier.
To scroll or progress something.
Let's move on to the next question.
Passons à la prochaine question.
To emit a sound or an image in a media.
The movie is currently showing in theaters.
Le film passe actuellement au cinéma.

Etymology

From Old French 'passer', derived from Latin 'passare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's move on to something else
Let's change the subject.
passons à autre chose
let's pass the time
Let's keep busy, let's do something to pass the time.
passons le temps
let's review
Let's examine or analyze each detail.
passons en revue

Related Words

passer
To move from one place to another.
passer
passage
Action of passing or an opening that allows passage.
passage
passable
Which is sufficient but not outstanding.
passable

Slang Meanings

To hurry.
Let's move on, we're already late!
Passons, on est déjà en retard !
To quickly change the subject.
I'm not interested, let's move on.
Ça ne m'intéresse pas, passons.