passé

This is the 7438th most frequent French word.


passé

"Passé" means "past" or "outdated" in English.


Here, "passé" is used as the past participle of the verb "passer," meaning 'to pass,' in a conversational context referring to movement through a place.

Hier, je suis passé par le parc.

Yesterday, I passed through the park.


In this sentence, "passé" is used as a noun meaning 'past,' referring to historical events or periods.

Le passé de ce pays est fascinant.

The history of this country is fascinating.


Again, "passé" functions as a noun meaning 'past,' used in the context of time and its implications.

Il a écrit un livre sur le passé et ses impacts.

He wrote a book about the past and its impacts.