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    Traversèrent (en. Crossed)

    /tʁa.vɛ.sɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of passing from one side to the other of something.
    They crossed the street to go to the café.
    Ils traversèrent la rue pour aller au café.
    An action that involves crossing a limit or a barrier.
    The demonstrators crossed the bridge despite the barriers.
    Les manifestants traversèrent le pont malgré les barrières.
    To travel across a place.
    They crossed France by car.
    Ils traversèrent la France en voiture.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to traverse' which comes from the Latin 'traversare.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go through a difficult moment
    Overcoming a trial
    traverser un moment difficile
    to navigate a complicated period
    Experiencing a period of difficulties
    traverser une période compliquée
    to cross a river
    Crossing a body of water
    traverser un fleuve

    Related Words

    crossing
    Action of crossing.
    traversée
    cross
    Object or element that allows for crossing.
    traverse
    crossing
    Who passes through something.
    traversant

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly pass through a place.
    He crossed the neighborhood in no time.
    Il a traversé le quartier en un rien de temps.
    To go through a difficult situation without stopping.
    She weathered the storm without wavering.
    Elle a traversé la tempête sans fléchir.