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No. 9,291 in French

cross

The French word "cross" refers to "cross-country" in English.

In a sentence

  • Le chien a traversé la rue rapidement.

    The dog crossed the street quickly.

    In this sentence, 'traversé' is derived from the verb 'traverser,' meaning 'to cross,' indicating moving across an area from one side to another.

  • Elle était très contrariée après avoir entendu la nouvelle.

    She was very cross after hearing the news.

    Here, 'contrariée' translates to 'cross,' expressing an emotional state of annoyance or anger.

  • Les deux chemins se croisent au parc.

    The two paths cross at the park.

    The term 'croisent,' from the verb 'croiser,' signifies that the paths intersect or meet at a point.

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