franchir
/fʁɑ̃.ʃiʁ/
1.
verbInf2nd
cross
get over
clear (an obstacle)
On a dû franchir la clôture pour récupérer le ballon.
We had to climb over the fence to get the ball back.
Synonyms:traverser, enjamber, passer
2.
verbInf2nd
exceed
pass a threshold or limit
overcome (an obstacle, a stage)
Le prix de l'essence a franchi la barre des deux euros.
The price of petrol has passed the two-euro mark.
Synonyms:dépasser, surmonter
