This is the 3473rd most frequent French word.
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.