croiser
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croiser
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to run into (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Sofiane a croisé une collègue de travail au cinéma.Sofiane ran into a coworker at the movie theater.
b. to bump into (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Nous avons croisé Estelle au supermarché hier.We bumped into Estelle at the supermarket yesterday.
c. to meet
J'ai croisé le voisin au coin de la rue, mais nous n'avons pas eu le temps de discuter.I met the neighbor on the street corner, but we didn't have time to talk.
a. to cross
La route nationale croise la départementale à environ deux kilomètres d'ici.The highway crosses the byway about two kilometers from here.
a. to cross
Tristan a croisé les jambes et a tenté de prendre un air nonchalant.Tristan crossed his legs and tried to look nonchalant.
4. (biology)
a. to crossbreed
Certains éleveurs croisent des chiens dans le but de produire des chiens encore plus petits et plus mignons.Some breeders crossbreed dogs in an attempt to produce even smaller, cuter dogs.
b. to cross
Le rosiériste a croisé plusieurs plantes avant de créer la rose primée.The rose grower crossed several plants before he created the award-winning rose.
c. to interbreed
Est-il possible de croiser des poires et des pommes ?Is it possible to interbreed pears and apples?
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