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croisé

crossed, cross (arms)

adjective krwah-ZEH Rare

Also means

hybrid, crossbred

Usage Note

Croisé is the past participle of croiser used as an adjective. Les bras croisés ('arms crossed') signals disapproval or impatience in body-language contexts. In fashion, veste croisée means a double-breasted jacket. The noun croisé also refers to a Crusader (les croisés = the Crusaders) in historical texts.

Examples

"Il est resté assis, les bras croisés."

Natural Translation

He sat with his arms crossed.

Literal Translation

He remained seated, arms crossed.

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