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pass in French

pass in French is passe, passage, défilé — pass means to move from one place, position, or state to another.

pass in French

passe
noun
An opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise impracticable barrier such as a mountain range; a passageway; a defile; a ford.
passage
noun
An opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise impracticable barrier such as a mountain range; a passageway; a defile; a ford.
défilé
noun
An opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise impracticable barrier such as a mountain range; a passageway; a defile; a ford.
passage
noun
A single passage of a tool over something, or of something over a tool.
sauf-conduit
noun
A document granting permission to pass or to go and come; a passport; a ticket permitting free transit or admission
laissez-passer
noun
A document granting permission to pass or to go and come; a passport; a ticket permitting free transit or admission
état
noun
passer
verb
passer
verb
(transitive) To cause to advance by stages of progress; to carry on with success through an ordeal, examination, or action; specifically, to give legal or official sanction to; to ratify; to enact; to approve as valid and just.
réussir
verb
(transitive) To cause to advance by stages of progress; to carry on with success through an ordeal, examination, or action; specifically, to give legal or official sanction to; to ratify; to enact; to approve as valid and just.
passer son tour
verb
(transitive) To cause to advance by stages of progress; to carry on with success through an ordeal, examination, or action; specifically, to give legal or official sanction to; to ratify; to enact; to approve as valid and just.
passer
verb
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
mourir
verb
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
dépasser
verb
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
avaler son extrait de naissance
verb
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
casser sa pipe
verb
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
continuer
verb
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.

What does "pass" mean?

  1. verb To move from one place, position, or state to another.
    "We passed through three towns on the drive home."
  2. verb To succeed in a test, exam, or inspection.
    "She passed her driving test on the first attempt."
  3. verb To hand something to someone, or to send the ball to a teammate in sport.
    "Could you pass the salt, please?"
  4. verb To decline a turn or an opportunity.
    "I'll pass on dessert tonight, thanks."

pass in a sentence

  • We passed through three towns on the drive home.
  • Ownership of the house passed to her daughter.
  • She passed her driving test on the first attempt.
  • The bill passed both houses of parliament.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "pass" in French?

"pass" in French is passe, passage, défilé. pass means: To move from one place, position, or state to another.

How do you use "pass" in a sentence?

Example: "We passed through three towns on the drive home." In French, "pass" is passe, passage, défilé.

Are there other ways to say "pass" in French?

Yes — French has 14 translations listed for "pass": passe, passage, défilé, sauf-conduit, laissez-passer, état.

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