No. 1,834 in French
franchi
"Franchi" means "crossed" or "overcome" in English.
In a sentence
Il a franchi la ligne d'arrivée avec éclat.
He crossed the finish line with brilliance.
In this sentence, 'franchi' is used to indicate physically crossing a line or a boundary, demonstrating movement or action.
Elle a franchi une étape importante dans sa carrière.
She passed an important milestone in her career.
Here, 'franchi' metaphorically signifies passing or overcoming a specific stage or milestone, indicating progress or achievement.
Les scientifiques ont franchi une nouvelle frontière dans la recherche.
Scientists have crossed a new frontier in research.
In this context, 'franchi' is used figuratively to denote exploring or breaking through a conceptual barrier, symbolizing advancement.
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