Traversé (en. Crossed)
/tʁa.vɛʁ.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to what has been crossed.
The river was crossed by a bridge.
Le fleuve a été traversé par un pont.
Refers to a difficult situation.
She went through a period filled with doubts.
Elle a vécu une période traversée de doutes.
Refers to a phenomenon that affects several parts.
The company underwent changes affected by challenges.
L'entreprise a subi des changements traversés par des défis.
Etymology
From the verb 'traverser', derived from the Latin 'transversare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crossing the street
To go from one side to the other of a street.
traverser la rue
to be overcome by doubt
To experience doubt about something.
être traversé par un doute
to go through a difficult period
To live through a time of troubles or trials.
traverser une période difficile
Related Words
to cross
True action of going from one side to the other.
traverser
crossing
Action of crossing or path to cross.
traversée
beam
Beam or piece that spans a structure.
traverse
Slang Meanings
Going through a difficult time.
She really went through a tough period.
Elle a vraiment traversé une période hard.
Going through a complicated situation.
He faced a real puzzle with that project.
Il a traversé un vrai casse-tête avec ce projet.