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crossingnoun
crossings
pl
UK
/ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkrɔː.sɪŋ/
Translations
A crossing can make a route shorter and easier to follow.
Un croisement peut rendre un itinéraire plus court et plus facile à suivre.
passage piétonEmploi courant pour un passage destiné aux piétons.
The pedestrian crossing was busy with people heading to work.
Le passage piéton était très fréquenté par des personnes allant au travail.
passage à niveauSens ferroviaire.
The train slowed down as it approached the level crossing.
Le train a ralenti en approchant du passage à niveau.
The ferry crossing took about an hour to reach the island.
La traversée en ferry a pris environ une heure pour atteindre l’île.
Additional translations
croisementEn biologie, pour le croisement de deux espèces, races ou variétés.
Definitions
A place where roads, lines, or paths intersect or cross each other.
The pedestrian crossing was busy with people heading to work.
A journey across a body of water, such as a sea or river.
The ferry crossing took about an hour to reach the island.
A place where a railway line is crossed by a road or path.
The train slowed down as it approached the level crossing.
The act of moving across something.
The crossing of the desert took several days.
The interbreeding of different species, breeds, or varieties.
The crossing of a horse and a donkey results in a mule.
Synonyms
intersection
junction
crossroad
passage
ford
way
thoroughfare
crossingadjective
more crossing
Comp.
most crossing
Super.
Used attributively (e.g., "crossing guard") to modify another noun.
Translations
de passageEmploi attributif pour un dispositif lié à la traversée d’un axe ou d’une voie.
The council installed additional crossing lights near the school.
Le conseil a installé des feux de passage supplémentaires près de l’école.
Definitions
Relating to or designating a pedestrian crossing or similar place where something may cross.
The council installed additional crossing lights near the school.
crossinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkrɒs.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkrɔː.sɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify nouns (e.g., crossing guard, crossing gates)
Translations
de passageEmploi attributif ; se dit d’un dispositif destiné à permettre la traversée.
Crossing gates were installed at the busy railway junction.
Des barrières de passage ont été installées au carrefour ferroviaire très fréquenté.
Definitions
Serving to cross, intersect, or facilitate crossing.
Crossing gates were installed at the busy railway junction.
crossverb

crossing

Gerund

crossed
Past Simple
crossed
Past Participle
crossing
Gerund
UK
/krɒs/
US
/krɔs/
Translations
She decided to cross the street to get to the park.
Elle a décidé de traverser la rue pour aller au parc.
se croiser
The two roads cross just outside the town.
Les deux routes se croisent juste à la sortie de la ville.
se signerGeste religieux.
She crossed herself before entering the church.
Elle s'est signée avant d'entrer dans l'église.
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.
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.
Additional translations
contrarierFiguré ; signifie aller à l'encontre de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
intersect
transverse
pass
traverse
overlap
crisscross
crossnoun
Definitions
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.
crosspreposition
Definitions
Across; on or to the other side of.
They live just cross the road from the school.
crossadjective
Definitions
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
Definitions
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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