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    Traversait (en. Crossed)

    [tʁa.vɛ.ʁɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To go from one side to the other of a space.
    He was crossing the street when the light was red.
    Il traversait la rue lorsque le feu était rouge.
    To be in the process of covering a distance or space.
    She was crossing the garden to reach her house.
    Elle traversait le jardin pour rejoindre sa maison.
    To undergo a difficult passage.
    He was going through a difficult time in his life.
    Il traversait une période difficile dans sa vie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'traversare', which means 'to go across'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cross an obstacle
    To overcome a difficulty.
    traverser un obstacle
    to go through a crisis
    To experience a period of trouble or difficulty.
    traverser une crise
    to stand the test of time
    To survive the test of time.
    traverser le temps

    Related Words

    cross
    Action of going through.
    traverse
    crossing
    The act of crossing a space.
    traversée
    crossing
    Who crosses or is in the process of crossing.
    traversant

    Slang Meanings

    To move quickly.
    He crossed the park in the blink of an eye.
    Il a traversé le parc en un clin d'œil.
    To pass in a flash.
    She moved through the party without stopping.
    Elle a traversé la fête sans s’arrêter.