The crossed wires caused a short circuit in the system.
Les fils croisés ont provoqué un court-circuit dans le système.
barréEmploi bancaire, à propos d’un chèque muni de deux lignes parallèles.
He sent the landlord a crossed cheque to make sure the funds went directly into the account.
Il a envoyé au propriétaire un chèque barré pour que les fonds soient versés directement sur le compte.
Traductions supplémentaires
contrariéAu sens de « empêché d’aboutir » ou « frustré dans ses objectifs ».
Définitions
Marked by or having lines or paths that intersect or overlap.
The crossed wires caused a short circuit in the system.
Having been placed or arranged in a way that forms a cross or an X shape.
The crossed swords on the flag symbolized the country's military strength.
Having been thwarted or obstructed in achieving a goal or desire.
She felt crossed in her ambitions when her proposal was rejected.
Having limbs or appendages placed one over the other.
He sat with crossed legs, staring at the horizon.
(of a cheque) Bearing two parallel lines across its face, indicating that it must be deposited into a bank account rather than cashed over the counter.
He sent the landlord a crossed cheque to make sure the funds went directly into the account.