passe — meaning in English
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English meaning
- background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- bygone adj Belonging to a time long past.
- foregone adj Already certain or decided in advance, leaving no real doubt about the outcome.
- history noun The study of past events, or the events themselves considered together.
- pass verb To move from one place, position, or state to another.
- passing adjective Lasting only briefly; temporary.
- passkey noun A key that opens multiple locks in a building, typically held by staff or management.
- past noun The period of time before the present.
- trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.
Senses
passe is used for these senses in English:
- background One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.
- bygone Having been or happened in the distant past.
- foregone bygone
- history (countable) A record or narrative description of past events.
- master key A key designed to open a set of several locks; a passkey.
- pass 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.
- passing (sports) The act of passing a ball etc. to another player. [from 19th c.]
- passkey A key, especially in a hotel, that allows someone in authority to open any door.
background — full definition
- noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- noun A person's history, education, or experience.
- adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
- verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.