cross in French
cross in French is transversal, transversale, contraire — cross means a shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
cross in French
transversal
Transverse; lying across the main direction.
transversale
Transverse; lying across the main direction.
contraire
(archaic) Opposite, opposed to.
fâché
(chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.
contrarié
(chiefly, British, Ottawa Valley) Bad-tempered, angry, annoyed.
croix
croix
(Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.
signe de croix
(Christianity) A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.
direct du bras arrière
(boxing) A hook thrown over the opponent's punch.
barrer
To mark with an X.
croiser
faire le signe de la croix
(reflexive, to cross oneself) To make the sign of the cross over oneself.
signer
(reflexive, to cross oneself) To make the sign of the cross over oneself.
croiser
(intransitive) To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.
traverser
(intransitive) To travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that of another.
traverser
(football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
franchir
(football) To pass the ball from one side of the pitch to the other side.
contrecarrer
(transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.
déjouer
(transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.
What does "cross" mean?
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noun A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
"She wore a small gold cross on a chain."
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verb To go from one side of something to the other.
"Look both ways before you cross the street."
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adj Annoyed or bad-tempered.
"She was cross with him for arriving late again."
cross in a sentence
- She wore a small gold cross on a chain.
- Look both ways before you cross the street.
- The hikers crossed the river at a shallow point.
- She was cross with him for arriving late again.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cross" in French?
"cross" in French is transversal, transversale, contraire. cross means: A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
How do you use "cross" in a sentence?
Example: "She wore a small gold cross on a chain." In French, "cross" is transversal, transversale, contraire.
Are there other ways to say "cross" in French?
Yes — French has 16 translations listed for "cross": transversal, transversale, contraire, fâché, contrarié, croix.
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