crossing

This is the 3473rd most frequent French word.

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crossing

The French word "crossing" translates to "traversée" and refers to the act of crossing or passing over something, such as a road, river, or space.


Here, 'passage piéton' refers to a designated crossing area for pedestrians, emphasizing safety in crossing a street.

Le passage piéton est sûr pour traverser la rue.

The pedestrian crossing is safe for crossing the road.


Here, 'croisée' is used to denote a 'crossroads' or intersection of paths, often metaphorically suggesting a decision point.

Je suis arrivé à la croisée des chemins.

I arrived at the crossroads.


In this sentence, 'traverser' implies the action of crossing over an obstacle, specifically a river in this context.

Nous devons traverser la rivière pour atteindre l'autre côté.

We must cross the river to reach the other side.