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Vocabulary Entry
passe
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A term used in French meaning 'pass', often referring to a ticket or authorization to enter a place.
Example Sentences
"I need a passe to enter the concert."
"The museum offers a special passe for students."
"He forgot his passe at home and couldn't get in."
V
verb
To pass or go beyond a certain point or to allow something to happen.
Example Sentences
"We will passe the time by playing games."
"She decided to passe on the opportunity for a job abroad."
"They asked him to passe the salt during dinner."
A
adjective
Referring to something that is accepted or done but is not particularly remarkable; can also imply something that is sufficient but not great.
Example Sentences
"The food was just passe, nothing special."
"Her dress looked nice but was ultimately passe."
"The movie had a passe plot that didn't engage the audience."