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crossnoun
crosses
pl
UK
/krɒs/
US
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croixMarque ou figure géométrique formée par deux lignes qui se croisent.
She placed a cross on the map to indicate the location of the treasure.
Elle a placé une croix sur la carte pour indiquer l'emplacement du trésor.
hybrideEn parlant d'un animal ou d'une plante issu(e) d'un croisement.
The new breed of dog is a cross between a poodle and a golden retriever.
La nouvelle race de chien est un hybride entre un caniche et un golden retriever.
Dealing with the constant noise from the construction site was a cross he had to bear.
Supporter le bruit constant du chantier était une épreuve qu'il devait endurer.
centreSport, notamment au football.
The player made a perfect cross to his teammate, who scored the winning goal.
Le joueur a fait un centre parfait à son coéquipier, qui a marqué le but de la victoire.
The cross is a symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
La croix est un symbole du christianisme, représentant la crucifixion de Jésus-Christ.
Additional translations
croisementS'emploie pour le résultat d'un croisement, surtout en biologie ou en élevage.
directBoxe.
Synonyms
symbol
crossroad
mark
crucifix
intersection
crossverb
crossed
Past Simple
crossed
Past Participle
crossing
Gerund
UK
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US
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se croiser
The two roads cross just outside the town.
Les deux routes se croisent juste à la sortie de la ville.
She decided to cross the street to get to the park.
Elle a décidé de traverser la rue pour aller au parc.
se signerGeste religieux.
She crossed herself before entering the church.
Elle s'est signée avant d'entrer dans l'église.
barrerMarquer d'un trait, notamment pour annuler ou souligner.
She crossed his name off the guest list once he declined the invitation.
Elle a barré son nom de la liste des invités une fois qu'il a décliné l'invitation.
croiserEn élevage ou en botanique.
Scientists crossed the two strains to develop a disease-resistant crop.
Les scientifiques ont croisé les deux souches pour développer une culture résistante aux maladies.
Additional translations
contrarierFiguré ; signifie aller à l'encontre de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose.
Synonyms
traverse
overlap
pass
transverse
intersect
crisscross
crosspreposition
Dialectal use meaning "across"
de l'autre côté de
They live just cross the road from the school.
Ils habitent juste de l'autre côté de la route, en face de l'école.
crossadjective
crosser
Comp.
crossest
Super.
UK
/krɒs/
US
/krɔs/
She was feeling cross after the long and tiring meeting.
Elle était irritée après la longue et fatigante réunion.
The builder installed a cross beam to strengthen the frame.
Le constructeur a installé une poutre transversale pour renforcer la structure.
Additional translations
en traversSurtout dans le langage descriptif ; signifie placé en travers.
fâchéFamilier ; s'emploie surtout pour exprimer un mécontentement passager.
Synonyms
irritated
displeased
angry
annoyed
mad
crossadverb
Dialectal/archaic use meaning "across, crosswise"
en travers
The plank was laid cross the ditch so we could walk over.
La planche était posée en travers du fossé pour que nous puissions passer.

Definitions

crossnoun
A structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution.
The cross is a symbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
A mark, object, or figure formed by two intersecting lines or pieces.
She placed a cross on the map to indicate the location of the treasure.
A hybrid animal or plant resulting from a crossbreeding.
The new breed of dog is a cross between a poodle and a golden retriever.
A trial or affliction that one has to bear.
Dealing with the constant noise from the construction site was a cross he had to bear.
A movement from one side to another, especially in sports.
The player made a perfect cross to his teammate, who scored the winning goal.
A powerful straight punch delivered over an opponent's lead arm in boxing.
The fighter ended the match with a devastating right cross.
crossverb
To move from one side to the other side of something.
She decided to cross the street to get to the park.
To pass or extend over something.
The bridge crosses the river at its widest point.
To oppose or thwart someone or something.
He didn't want to cross his boss by disagreeing with the plan.
To intersect or meet at a point.
The two roads cross just outside the town.
To make the sign of the cross as a religious gesture.
She crossed herself before entering the church.
To breed (animals or plants) by mating individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species.
Scientists crossed the two strains to develop a disease-resistant crop.
To draw or place a line or lines across something, especially as a mark of cancellation or emphasis.
She crossed his name off the guest list once he declined the invitation.
crosspreposition
Across; on or to the other side of.
They live just cross the road from the school.
crossadjective
Annoyed or angry.
She was feeling cross after the long and tiring meeting.
Placed or lying across; transverse.
The builder installed a cross beam to strengthen the frame.
crossadverb
In a crosswise direction; across from one side to another.
The plank was laid cross the ditch so we could walk over.
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