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crossing

/ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/

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verb

Croiser

To make or form a cross.

Examples :

"The artist was crossing the lines of the drawing to create a pattern. "

L'artiste croisait les lignes du dessin pour créer un motif.

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verb

Traverser

To move relatively.

Examples :

"The children were crossing the playground to get to the swings. "

Les enfants traversaient le terrain de jeu pour aller aux balançoires.

action way direction

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verb

S'opposer, contester

(social) To oppose.

Examples :

"My sister often crosses me on important decisions about our family outings. "

Ma sœur s'oppose souvent à moi sur les décisions importantes concernant nos sorties en famille.

politics attitude action society

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verb

Croiser, hybrider

To cross-fertilize or crossbreed.

Examples :

"They managed to cross a sheep with a goat."

Ils ont réussi à croiser un mouton avec une chèvre.

biology agriculture plant animal organism

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verb

Barrer

To stamp or mark (a cheque) in such a way as to prevent it being cashed, thus requiring it to be deposited into a bank account.

Examples :

"My aunt had to cross the check because she wanted to deposit the money into her savings account. "

Ma tante a dû barrer le chèque parce qu'elle voulait déposer l'argent sur son compte d'épargne.

finance business

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noun

Croisement, intersection

An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.

Examples :

"The children waited patiently at the crossing before walking to school. "

Les enfants ont attendu patiemment au croisement avant d'aller à l'école.

way area place traffic

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noun

Passage, croisement

A place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed.

Examples :

"The crossing guard signaled for the children to cross the street. "

Le garde-champêtre a fait signe aux enfants de traverser la rue.

place way traffic geography environment

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noun

Traversée, passage

The act by which terrain or a road etc. is crossed.

Examples :

"The crossing of the busy street took her a few minutes. "

La traversée de la rue animée lui a pris quelques minutes.

way action process traffic place

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noun

Traversée

A voyage across a body of water

Examples :

"The family's crossing of the English Channel was a memorable experience. "

La traversée de la Manche par la famille a été une expérience mémorable.

nautical sailing ocean geography

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noun

Croisée

The volume formed by the intersection of chancel, nave and transepts in a cruciform church; often with a tower or cupola over it

Examples :

"The crossing in the old cathedral church was a beautiful space, filled with light and intricate carvings. "

La croisée de l'ancienne cathédrale était un bel espace, rempli de lumière et de sculptures complexes.

architecture religion building

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noun

Croisement, passage

Movement into a crossed position.

Examples :

"The crossing of the arms was a clear sign that he was upset. "

Le croisement des bras était un signe clair qu'il était contrarié.

action position way

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noun

Croisement, intersection

A pair of intersecting edges.

Examples :

"The crossing of the two hallways created a bottleneck at lunchtime. "

Le croisement des deux couloirs a créé un goulot d'étranglement à l'heure du déjeuner.

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noun

Bande parallèle

A pair of parallel lines printed on a cheque

Examples :

"The bank teller carefully examined the cheque, noting the distinctive crossing. "

Le guichetier a examiné attentivement le chèque, notant la bande parallèle distinctive.

finance business

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adjective

Croisant, transversal

Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction.

Examples :

"The crossing streetlights were flashing, warning drivers of the busy intersection. "

Les feux de croisement clignotaient, avertissant les conducteurs de l'intersection animée.

direction position