to pass by
Pronunciation
/pˈæs bˈaɪ/
British pronunciation
/pˈas bˈaɪ/

Définition et signification de « pass by » en anglais

to pass by
[phrase form: pass]
01

passer, défiler

to continue moving forward, particularly in reference to time
Intransitive
to pass by definition and meaning
example
Exemples
As the minutes passed by, he grew more impatient.
Alors que les minutes passaient, il devenait de plus en plus impatient.
She was so engrossed in her book that she did n't notice the evening passing by.
Elle était si absorbée par son livre qu'elle n'a pas remarqué que la soirée passait.
02

passer

to go past someone or something
Transitive: to pass by sb/sth
to pass by definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The flock of birds passed by the setting sun, creating a beautiful silhouette.
La volée d'oiseaux passa devant le soleil couchant, créant une belle silhouette.
Every morning, I watch the school bus pass by my window.
Chaque matin, je regarde le bus scolaire passer devant ma fenêtre.
03

laisser passer, manquer

to let an opportunity go without taking advantage of it
Transitive: to pass by an opportunity
example
Exemples
He passed by the opportunity to invest in the company, which he later regretted.
Il a laissé passer l'opportunité d'investir dans l'entreprise, ce qu'il a regretté plus tard.
I could n't pass by the chance to visit Paris while I was in Europe.
Je n'ai pas pu passer à côté de l'occasion de visiter Paris alors que j'étais en Europe.
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