Where does “passante” come from?
passante (French) comes from French passant, from Old French passant — present participle of passer.
passante (French): feminine singular of passant
Definitions
- feminine singular of passant
Ancestry of “passante”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | passant | passer-by; loop; busy |
| 2 | Old French | passant | present participle of passer |