Rechercher
to pass
01
passer
to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them
Intransitive
Transitive: to pass sb/sth
Example
We passed a group of students outside the theatre.
On the way to the station she passed a cinema.
Nobody has passed this way for hours.
1.1
traverser, passer par
to go to a place or to travel through it
Intransitive: to pass somewhere
02
passer, transmettre
to transfer the possession of something to someone else, particularly by putting it in their hands or somewhere reachable
Ditransitive: to pass sb sth | to pass sth to sb
Transitive: to pass sth
Example
Pass the salt, please.
She passed a cup of tea to the headmaster.
Can you pass me that bag by your feet?
2.1
transmettre, contaminer
(of an illness) to be transmitted to someone else
Ditransitive: to pass a disease to sb
Example
Someone who is pregnant can pass a disease to their child.
2.2
céder, transférer
to transfer rights, ownership, or properties to someone else, typically through a legal or formal process
Ditransitive: to pass rights, ownership or properties to sb
Example
These powers were eventually passed to municipalities.
After his death, the ownership of the company was passed to his wife.
The landlord decided to pass the ownership of the building to a new investor.
2.3
transmettre, passer
(of wealth or ownership rights) to be given to another person after the owner's demise
Transitive: to pass to sb
Example
The ancestral land passed to the indigenous community after the landowner 's passing.
On his death, the title passed to his eldest son.
After the CEO 's sudden passing, the company 's shares passed to the shareholders.
03
passer
(of time) to go by
Intransitive
Example
Days passed without any news from the job interview.
Minutes passed slowly during the boring lecture.
Hours passed as they enjoyed their time at the park.
3.1
passer, occuper
to occupy one's time, particularly if one is bored or is waiting for something to happen
Transitive: to pass time
Example
We sang songs to pass the time.
How do you pass the long winter nights?
3.2
passer, s'écouler
to be stopped or come to an end
Intransitive
Example
The feeling of sickness soon passed.
After a couple of hours the storm passed.
It 's just a phase which will eventually pass.
04
passer, se transmettre
(of words, looks, etc.) to be transferred from one person to another; to happen between two people
Intransitive
Example
A glance of recognition passed between them.
05
réussir, passer
to get the necessary grades in an exam, test, course, etc.
Transitive: to pass a test
Intransitive
Example
He has n’t passed his driving test yet.
I 'm not really expecting to pass first time.
Did you pass all your exams?
06
passer, décéder
to die (often used with on)
Intransitive
Example
His father had passed to the afterlife.
07
passer, faire une passe à
to give the ball to a teammate by kicking, throwing, etc.
Transitive: to pass the ball
Example
He passed the ball to Sterling.
His intent was to pass the ball forward rather than knock it back.
08
faire passer, adopter
to make or accept a law by voting or by decree
Transitive: to pass a law
Example
The government has passed new legislation to protect consumers.
The first Transport Act was passed in 1907.
In 1996, Congress unanimously passed the Food Quality Protection Act.
09
transmettre, passer
to give a piece of information or a task to someone else, so they can handle it
Ditransitive: to pass information or a task to sb
Example
I ’ll pass the information on to our sales department.
10
passer, se passer
to take place or be said
Intransitive
Example
They 'll never be friends again after all that has passed between them.
11
passer, être accepté
to be allowed without objection
Intransitive
Example
Her remarks passed without comment.
I do n't like it, but I 'll let it pass.
12
passer, transiter
to switch from one condition or state into another
Example
She had passed from childhood to early womanhood.
The chemical passes from a liquid to a solid state during the cooling process.
Example
Unemployment has now passed the three million mark.
The number of unemployed has passed the two million mark for the first time.
13.1
dépasser, surpasser
to move beyond what one can comprehend, believe, etc.
Transitive: to pass belief or understanding
Example
It passes belief that she could do such a thing.
14
uriner, évacuer
to send waste substances out from the bladder or bowels
Transitive: to pass body waste
Example
See your doctor immediately if you pass any blood.
If you 're passing blood you ought to see a doctor.
15
être adopté, passer
to be granted authorization
Intransitive
Example
The bill passed despite fierce opposition.
16
refuser, décliner
to reject an invitation or offer
Intransitive: to pass on an invitation or offer
16.1
passer, ne pas répondre
to give no answer to the question one is asked due to not knowing the answer or being unwilling to share the answer
Intransitive
17
formuler, émettre
to state something, particularly officially and in the presence of others
Transitive: to pass a judgement
Example
The court waited in silence for the judge to pass sentence.
It 's not for me to pass judgement on your behaviour.
18
passer, laisser passer
(in card games) to give up one's turn and refuse to play
Intransitive
Example
I 'll pass
19
dépasser, passer devant
to move in front of another vehicle that is going more slowly
Transitive: to pass a vehicle
Example
The bus is passing a bicycle right now.
He passed the slow car carefully last night.
She passes the truck on the highway every morning.
Pass
01
pass, permis
a document or permit that grants authorization, often for entry or passage
Example
They issued a temporary pass for visitors to the construction site.
He showed his annual pass to enter the national park.
The city pass provided discounted admission to museums and attractions.
02
passe, transfert
(sports) the act of transferring the ball to a teammate, typically by throwing, kicking, or otherwise moving the ball to maintain possession or advance play
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass to the wide receiver.
He made a quick pass to his teammate in front of the goal.
The basketball player 's pass found its target despite heavy defense.
03
passage, but
(baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
04
autorisation, permis
(military) a written leave of absence
05
passe, passer
a play where the quarterback throws the football to a teammate to advance the ball down the field
What is a "pass"?
A pass in football is when the quarterback throws the ball to a teammate, usually a receiver, in an attempt to move the ball forward. The goal of the pass is to cover distance quickly, allowing the team to get closer to the opponent’s end zone and score. The player receiving the pass must catch the ball while trying to avoid being tackled by defenders. A pass is a key part of the game and is used to create opportunities for the team to gain yards and set up a potential score.
Example
The quarterback completed a 20-yard pass to the wide receiver.
His pass floated over the defenders ' heads.
He threw a quick pass to the running back.
06
passage, survol
a flight or run by an aircraft over a target
07
pass, autorisation
a document indicating permission to do something without restrictions
08
col, passage
the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
09
essai, tentative
a usually brief attempt
10
réussite, validation
a successful outcome indicating that a test or requirement has been satisfied
What is a "pass"?
A pass is a grade given when a student successfully meets the minimum requirements or standards for a test or assignment. It indicates that the student has demonstrated enough understanding or skill to fulfill the expectations of the task. A passing grade shows that the student has met the basic level of performance needed to move forward or complete the course or exam.
Example
The students celebrated their passes in the final exams with joy and relief.
A pass in the entrance exam was required for admission to the prestigious university.
To graduate, students must obtain a pass in all required courses.
11
permis, autorisation
a permit to enter or leave a military installation
12
forfait, qualification automatique
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
13
pass, billet gratuit
a complimentary ticket
14
passage difficile, moment difficile
a difficult juncture
15
passage, cycle
one complete cycle of operations (as by a computer)
16
passage difficile, mauvaise passe
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
Exemple
We passed a group of students outside the theatre.
On the way to the station she passed a cinema.
Nobody has passed this way for hours.
You'll pass a bank on the way to the train station.
She passed me in the street without even saying hello.
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