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passant.

passer-by

7 characters2 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/pa.sɑ̃//pɑ.sɑ̃/

  1. passer-by

    masculine

  2. loop (in belt etc.)

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old French passant.

adj/pa.sɑ̃//pɑ.sɑ̃/

  1. busy (as in a busy street)

  2. passant

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old French passant.

verb/pa.sɑ̃//pɑ.sɑ̃/

  1. present participle of passer

    form-of · participle · present
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old French passant.

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