traverser

/tʁavɛʁse/
1.
verb1st

cross

go across

pass through (a place or space)

Il est dangereux de traverser la rue à cet endroit.

It's dangerous to cross the street at this spot.

Synonyms:passer, franchir
2.
verb1st

go through (a period, difficulty, crisis)

experience

run through (a feeling or thought: e.g., cross someone's mind)

Traverser une épreuve demande du courage.

Going through a hardship requires courage.

Synonyms:vivre, subir, connaître, venir à l'esprit