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franchir.

to clear, to cross (a line), to pass (an obstacle etc.); to get over (a fence)

8 characters2 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

verb/fʁɑ̃.ʃiʁ/
  1. to clear, to cross (a line), to pass (an obstacle etc.); to get over (a fence)

    Des milliers de camions franchissent la frontière chaque jour.
  2. to cover (a distance)

Where this word comes from

From franc + -ir.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.