crossing over

• Expression désignant le fait de passer d'un côté à un autre ou d'un état à un autre, souvent utilisée métaphoriquement pour évoquer la mort, le mélange entre genres ou styles, ou le passage vers un autre domaine ou une autre catégorie.

An expression referring to the act of moving from one side or state to another, often used metaphorically to describe death, transitioning between genres or styles, or moving into a different field or category.

1. Transition or changeB2formal

   The act of moving from one state, place, or situation to another.

   passage

   • The crossing over from childhood to adulthood is a significant period.
   • The company is crossing over into new markets.
   • The crossing over of the river was dangerous due to the strong current.

2. Genetic recombinationC1formal

   The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis.

   Enjambement méiotique

   • Crossing over increases genetic diversity in offspring.
   • The process of crossing over occurs during prophase I of meiosis.
   • Scientists study crossing over to understand inheritance patterns.

3. Artistic or cultural shiftB2informal

   When an artist or performer moves from one genre or audience to another.

   Changement de registre artistique

   • The singer's crossing over from country to pop music was a huge success.
   • The film represents a crossing over from independent cinema to mainstream.
   • His crossing over into comedy surprised his fans.