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    Traversent (en. Cross)

    [tʁavɛʁsɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of passing through something.
    Sun rays pass through the clouds.
    Les rayons de soleil traversent les nuages.
    To move from one side to the other of an obstacle.
    The children cross the street carefully.
    Les enfants traversent la rue avec soin.
    To be on the verge of being affected or powerless in front of an obstacle.
    They are going through a difficult period right now.
    Ils traversent une période difficile en ce moment.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'traverser', derived from the Latin 'traversare' which means 'to pass to the other side'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cross the desert
    To experience considerable difficulties.
    traverser le désert
    to weather a storm
    To go through tough times.
    traverser une tempête
    to cross someone's path
    To come across or meet someone unexpectedly.
    traverser le chemin de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    crossing
    Action of going from one side to the other.
    traversée
    crossing
    Which passes through, in the process of passing.
    traversant
    passage
    Path or way that allows crossing.
    passage

    Slang Meanings

    To go through a tough situation.
    He really went through a rough time after the breakup.
    Il a vraiment traversé un sale moment après la rupture.
    To be quick and efficient.
    He was going through tasks like a pro.
    Il traversait les tâches comme un pro.