No. 12,051 in French
transpacifique
"Transpacifique" means "transpacific," referring to something that crosses or spans the Pacific Ocean.
In a sentence
Les vols transpacifiques reliant l'Asie et l'Amérique sont souvent longs.
Transpacific flights connecting Asia and America are often lengthy.
In this sentence, 'transpacifiques' is used as an adjective modifying 'vols' (flights), describing flights that travel across the Pacific Ocean between continents.
Les échanges commerciaux transpacifiques sont en plein essor grâce aux accords internationaux.
Transpacific trade exchanges are booming thanks to international agreements.
Here, 'transpacifiques' qualifies 'échanges commerciaux' (trade exchanges), referring to exchanges occurring between countries on either side of the Pacific Ocean.
Un accord transpacifique a été signé par les nations membres pour promouvoir la coopération économique.
A transpacific agreement was signed by member nations to promote economic cooperation.
In this case, 'transpacifique' modifies 'accord' (agreement), indicating a pact involving parties located around the Pacific Ocean region.
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