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    Traversant (en. Crossing)

    /tʁavɛʁsɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is in the process of crossing something.
    The river is traversing on this stretch.
    Le fleuve est traversant sur ce tronçon.
    That extends from one side to the other.
    This path is traversing; it connects the two villages.
    Ce chemin est traversant, il relie les deux villages.
    Said of a person who is going through a difficult situation.
    She is in a traversing period of her life.
    Elle est dans une période traversante de sa vie.

    Etymology

    From the verb traverser, with the suffix -ant.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a traversing path
    A path that goes from one point to another, passing through obstacles.
    un chemin traversant
    traversing moment
    A difficult moment to experience.
    moment traversant
    traversing journey
    A journey that involves crossing multiple places.
    voyage traversant

    Related Words

    to cross
    Action of passing from one side to the other.
    traverser
    crossing
    The act of crossing something.
    traversée
    transversal
    Which crosses in a way that connects opposite parts.
    transversale

    Slang Meanings

    Moving informally from one place to another.
    He took a detour; he is a bit traversing today.
    Il a fait un détour, il est un peu traversant aujourd'hui.