franchir

Meaning

1. to clear, to cross (a line), to pass (an obstacle etc.); to get over (a fence)
2. to cover (a distance)

Concepts

cross

go across

cross over

jump

overleap

pass over

overcome

climb

traverse

go through

jump over

take

climb over

ride across

surmount

intrude on

invade

raid

trespass

violate

pass through

clear

hurdle

pass

skip

surpass

leap over

get through

break through

Pronounced as (IPA)

/fʁɑ̃.ʃiʁ/

Etymology

From Old French, corresponding to franc + -ir.

Sentences

Ne peuvent alors franchir le pont que les possesseurs de laisser-passer.

Only pass holders can then cross the bridge.