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croiser

run into · meet · cross paths · cross · come across

Rencontrer quelqu’un ou quelque chose en allant dans une direction différente.

Definition & meaning

The verb croiser has several meanings depending on the context:

  1. To cross or intersect: To place two things across each other (like folding your arms) or to form an intersection (like two roads crossing).
  2. To pass someone/something: To encounter someone or something while moving in the opposite direction.
  3. To interbreed: In biology, to cross different varieties or species of animals or plants.
  4. To cross-reference/verify: Often used in the reflexive form (se croiser or croiser les informations) to compare data or sources to confirm their accuracy.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is a regular first-group verb (-er ending). It is a transitive verb, though it is frequently used reflexively (se croiser) when referring to people passing each other or paths meeting.
  • Word origin: It derives from the Old French crois, which comes from the Latin crux (meaning "cross"). The evolution of the word is centered around the concept of the cross shape.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Traverser croiser (to traverse)
  • Franchir croiser (to go across)
  • Rencontrer croiser (to meet/encounter)
  • Mêler croiser (to mix or intermingle)
  • Hybrider croiser (to hybridize, in biology)

Antonyms:

  • Éviter croiser (to avoid)
  • Démêler croiser (to disentangle)
  • Paralléliser croiser (to place in a parallel fashion)

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Examples

Hier, nous avons croisé un ancien professeur devant l'école.verb

Yesterday, we ran into a former teacher in front of the school.

Je croise souvent des voisins quand je rentre du travail.verb

I often meet neighbors when I come back from work.

As-tu croisé ton cousin au marché ce matin ?verb

Did you meet your cousin at the market this morning?

Ils se croiseront probablement à la bibliothèque demain après-midi.verb

They will probably cross paths at the library tomorrow afternoon.

Ne croisez pas les bras pendant que le professeur parle.verb

Do not cross your arms while the teacher is speaking.

En marchant en forêt, j'espère croiser un petit renard.verb

While walking in the forest, I hope to come across a little fox.

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