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
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
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
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
A single passage of a tool over something, or of something over a tool.
sauf-conduit
A document granting permission to pass or to go and come; a passport; a ticket permitting free transit or admission
laissez-passer
A document granting permission to pass or to go and come; a passport; a ticket permitting free transit or admission
état
passer
passer
(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
(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
(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
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
mourir
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
dépasser
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
avaler son extrait de naissance
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
casser sa pipe
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
continuer
(transitive) To allow to go by without noticing; to omit attention to; to take no note of; to disregard.
What does "pass" mean?
-
verb To move from one place, position, or state to another.
"Clouds passed slowly across the sky as we sat watching from the hill."
-
verb To succeed in a test, exam, or inspection.
"If you pass the final exam, you will get your certificate."
-
verb To hand something to someone, or to send the ball to a teammate in sport.
"She passed the parcel to the next child in the circle."
-
verb To decline a turn or an opportunity.
"When the quiz question came round to me, I had to pass."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
pass in a sentence
- Clouds passed slowly across the sky as we sat watching from the hill.
- We passed through three towns on the drive home.
- If you pass the final exam, you will get your certificate.
- She passed her driving test on the first attempt.
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: "Clouds passed slowly across the sky as we sat watching from the hill." 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.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
