French edit

Etymology edit

From franchir +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation edit

  • (file)

Noun edit

franchissement m (plural franchissements)

  1. the act of crossing (e.g. a road, a river)
    La passerelle de franchissement est toujours en construction.
    The access bridge is still under construction.
  2. the act of clearing (e.g. an obstacle)

Further reading edit