French word

transversal

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁɑ̃svɛʁsal/

Meaning

  • adjectivecross-sectional

Example

Cette étude est transversale.

This study is cross-sectional.

Illustration for transversal (cross-sectional)

More examples

Une approche transversale facilite la collaboration entre services.

A cross-functional approach facilitates collaboration between departments.

Core concept

One line runs across separate areas and links them into a shared whole.

Common phrases

  • compétence transversale

    cross-functional skill

  • approche transversale

    cross-functional approach

  • projet transversal

    cross-functional project

Similar words

transverse: Extending in a sideways direction.
interfonctionnel: Involving different functions or departments working together beyond their usual roles.
intersectoriel: Connecting different departments or industries across sector boundaries.

Definition in French

Qui traverse ou met en relation plusieurs domaines ou secteurs, sans se limiter à un seul.

Word origin

French transversal is a learned formation from Latin transversalis, related to transversus, meaning "lying or extending across."

Usage tips

  • In projet transversal, the adjective describes work involving several departments or fields rather than one specialist area.

Other meanings

  • transverseadjective

Opposites

  • longitudinallongitudinaladjective

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