passing

• Qui décrit quelque chose de temporaire, éphémère ou superficiel, comme un intérêt fugace ou un regard rapide.

Used to describe something that is temporary, fleeting, or superficial, such as a passing interest or glance.

1. Going pastA2formal

   Moving by or past something.

   passage / qui passe

   • A passing car splashed water on the sidewalk.
   • He waved to a passing pedestrian.
   • The passing train made a loud noise.

   Antonymesremainingstopping

2. Brief or temporaryB1formal

   Lasting only a short time; fleeting.

   passager / éphémère

   • It was just a passing thought.
   • She felt a passing sadness but soon recovered.
   • He had a passing interest in photography.

   Synonymesbriefephemeralfleetingmomentaryshort-livedtemporarytransienttransitory

   Antonymesconstantcontinuousenduringeternaleverlastinglastingpermanentperpetual

3. Achieving a required standardB1formal

   Sufficient to pass a test or exam.

   Réussite à un examen

   • She got a passing grade on the test.
   • His work was only passing quality.
   • They celebrated their passing scores.

   Synonymesacceptableadequatequalifyingsatisfactorysufficient

   Antonymesfailing

• Action de passer devant quelque chose ou quelqu'un, ou processus de mourir (euphémisme).

A noun referring to the act of moving past, going by, or progressing from one state or place to another, with various specific meanings in different contexts.

1. B2formal

   The act of dying; euphemism for death.

   décès

   • The family mourned the passing of their beloved grandfather.
   • His passing was peaceful after a long illness.
   • We gathered to celebrate her passing with fond memories.

   Synonymesdeceasedemisedepartureexpirationloss

   Antonymesbirthlife

2. Passing of timeB1formal

   The process of time going by.

   Passage du temps

   • With the passing of time, the pain faded.
   • The passing of the seasons brings new changes.
   • He reflected on the passing of another year.

   Synonymescourseflowlapsepassageprogress

3. Achievement in examA2informal

   The act of successfully completing a test or exam.

   Réussite à un examen

   • Her passing of the bar exam was a great achievement.
   • The rate of passing in the class was very high.
   • Congratulations on your passing of the driving test!

   Synonymespasssuccess

   Antonymesfailure

• Verbe désignant le fait de passer devant ou au-delà de quelque chose, de transmettre la possession ou de réussir un examen ou un test.

A verb used to indicate moving past or beyond something, transferring possession, or succeeding in an exam or test.

1. Move pastA1formal

   To go by or move beyond something or someone.

   passer devant

   • The car passed us on the highway.
   • She passed the shop without stopping.
   • Time passes quickly when you're having fun.

   Synonymesgo bygo pastovertakepass by

   Antonymeshaltremainstaystop

2. Succeed in examA2formal

   To successfully complete a test, exam, or course.

   réussir un examen

   • He passed his driving test on the first try.
   • All students passed the final exam.
   • Did you pass the math test?

   Synonymesaceclearget throughqualifysail throughsucceed

   Antonymesfail

3. Give or hand overA1formal

   To transfer something to someone else.

   donner, passer

   • Please pass the salt.
   • She passed the ball to her teammate.
   • He passed me the documents.

   Synonymesconveydelivergivehandhand overtransferturn over

4. B2formal

   To die (formal or euphemistic expression).

   décéder (mourir, sens soutenu ou euphémique)

   • His grandfather passed away last night.
   • She passed peacefully in her sleep.
   • The news of his passing shocked everyone.

   Synonymesdeceasedepartexpirepass awaypass onperish

Variantes phrasalpass acrosspass alongpass aroundpass awaypass bypass offpass onpass outpass overpass throughpass up