Also means
shortcut (route)
Usage Note
Traverse has two main uses: in construction/railways it is a horizontal supporting beam or sleeper, and in navigation/walking it refers to a cross-route or shortcut, as in prendre une traverse. The phrase en travers means 'sideways' or 'across', while the preposition à travers means 'through'. Do not confuse with the verb traverser (to cross).
Examples
"Les traverses de la voie ferrée sont en béton."
Natural Translation
The railway sleepers are made of concrete.
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