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.