traverser

traverser

"Traverser" means "to cross" or "to go through."

Here, 'traverser' means to cross or pass through a physical space, indicating movement through an area.

Nous avons décidé de traverser le parc pour raccourcir le chemin.

We decided to cross the park to shorten the path.

In this context, 'traverser' is used metaphorically to mean overcoming or enduring a challenging time.

Il faut traverser cette période difficile avec courage.

We must go through this difficult period with courage.

Here, 'traverser' indicates the physical movement of cars crossing a street, used in the sense of transportation.

Elle regarde les voitures traverser la rue depuis la fenêtre.

She watches the cars cross the street from the window.