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    Traversée (en. Crossing)

    [tʁavɛʁze]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Definition: Passage or path between two points.
    Example Sentence: We made a crossing of the river by boat.
    Nous avons effectué une traversée du fleuve en bateau.
    Definition: Act of overcoming an obstacle or a space.
    Example Sentence: The crossing of the Alps was a historic moment.
    La traversée des Alpes a été un moment historique.
    Definition: Journey between two locations.
    Example Sentence: The crossing of the city by car took time.
    La traversée de la ville en voiture a pris du temps.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the verb to cross, originating from the Latin 'transversare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: crossing of the fingers
    Common Phrase Meaning: Action of pretending not to see or know.
    traversée des doigts
    Common Phrase: crossing of a desert
    Common Phrase Meaning: Long and difficult journey through challenges.
    traversée d'un désert

    Related Words

    Related Word: to cross
    Related Word Description: To pass something from one edge to another.
    traverser
    Related Word: bolster
    Related Word Description: Long and thin cushion used to support the head.
    traversin

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: A long journey
    Slang Example: That crossing was a real hassle!
    Cette traversée, c'était une vraie galère!
    Slang Meaning: Intense experience
    Slang Example: It was an epic crossing!
    Ça a été une traversée épique!