traverse

• Nom désignant une poutre ou barre horizontale, une traversée ou action de passer à travers quelque chose, ou encore un virage en zigzag en ski.

A noun referring to a horizontal beam or crosspiece, a zigzag skiing path, or an act of traveling across something.

1. Horizontal beamC1formaltechnical

   A structural beam that extends horizontally across an opening or space, often used in construction or engineering.

   Traverse horizontale

   • The traverse supports the weight of the upper floor.
   • Engineers inspected the steel traverse for cracks.
   • A wooden traverse was installed to reinforce the ceiling.

   Synonymescrossbeamcrosspiecelinteltransomtrave

2. Window crosspieceC1formaltechnical

   A horizontal bar or frame that divides a window or separates a door from a transom window above it.

   Traverse de fenêtre

   • The old house had a decorative traverse above the front door.
   • He painted the traverse to match the window frames.
   • The traverse between the door and the transom was made of oak.

   Synonymescrossbarcrosspiecetransom

3. Skiing pathB2informalsport

   A skiing technique or route that involves moving diagonally across a slope, often in a zigzag pattern to control speed or direction.

   Traversée en diagonale (ski)

   • The skier executed a perfect traverse down the steep hill.
   • Beginners learn the traverse to avoid losing control.
   • They followed a long traverse through the backcountry.

4. Journey acrossB2formal

   The act of traveling or moving across a region, area, or terrain.

   Traversée

   • The traverse of the desert took three days.
   • Their traverse through the mountains was challenging but rewarding.
   • A traverse of the continent was planned for the expedition.

   Synonymescrossingpassagetransittraversal

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se déplacer à travers, au travers ou sur un territoire, ainsi que le mouvement de va-et-vient.

A verb used to indicate the act of traveling across, through, or over an area, or moving back and forth.

1. Travel across or pass overB2formal

   To move across, over, or through an area, often with difficulty or effort.

   traverser

   • The explorers traversed the vast desert on camels.
   • We had to traverse a narrow mountain pass to reach the village.
   • The hikers traversed the dense forest in a single day.

   Synonymescovercrossgo acrossnavigatenegotiatepass overspantransit

2. Cover or extend over an area or time periodC1formal

   To extend across or cover a particular area, range, or duration.

   couvrir, s'étendre sur

   • His career traversed several decades and multiple industries.
   • The bridge traverses the river connecting the two towns.
   • The discussion traversed many complex topics.

   Synonymescovercrossspansweep

3. Deny formally in a legal suitC2formallegal

   To formally deny an allegation of fact made by the opposing party in a legal proceeding.

   Nier formellement dans une procédure judiciaire

   • The defendant's lawyer traversed the plaintiff's claims in court.
   • In his response, he traversed each point of the accusation.
   • The legal team prepared to traverse the allegations presented.

   Synonymescontradictcontrovertdenygainsayimpugnrebut