HyperDic: en_passant

English > 2 senses of the expression en passant:
NOUNacten passant(chess) a chess pawn that is moved two squares can be captured by an opponent's pawn commanding the square that was passed
ADVERBallen passant, in passingincidentally
English > en passant: 2 senses > noun 1, act
Meaning(chess) a chess pawn that is moved two squares can be captured by an opponent's pawn commanding the square that was passed.
Categorychess, chess gameA board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules
BroadercaptureThe removal of an opponent's piece from the chess board
Catalancaptura al pas
English > en passant: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIncidentally; in the course of doing something else.
Synonymin passing
Catalande passada

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