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masculine

/pa.sɑ̃/

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Translation

passer-by

Word origin

The present participle of passer, from a Vulgar Latin passare, from Latin passus ('a step').

Origin
Latin
Root
passus
English cognates
pass, pace, passage

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpassants

Examples

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A passer-by called the police.

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Passers-by watched without saying a word.

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She asked a passer-by for directions.

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Few people about in the street on a Sunday.

pressent .

Passers-by quicken their step in the rain.

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This word is part of lesson 52.