Cross paths Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To unexpectedly meet or encounter someone, usually by chance during your daily activities.
Usage & Nuances
Idiom, typically informal. Most common in phrases like 'We crossed paths' when talking about chance encounters, not planned meetings. Often implies a brief meeting without much interaction. Not for physically crossing in a literal sense.
Spanish: cruzarse (con alguien) - encontrarsePortuguese (BR): cruzar caminho (com alguém) - encontrar-sePortuguese (PT): cruzar-se (com alguém) - encontrar-seChinese (Simplified): 偶遇 - 不期而遇Chinese (Traditional): 偶遇 - 不期而遇Hindi: रास्ता मिलना - टकरा जानाArabic: يلتقي صدفة - يتقاطع الطريق (مع شخص)Bengali: হঠাৎ দেখা হওয়া - পথ চলতে দেখা হওয়াRussian: пересечься - случайно встретитьсяJapanese: ばったり会う - 偶然出会うVietnamese: tình cờ gặp - vô tình gặpKorean: 마주치다 - 우연히 만나다Turkish: yolunun kesişmesi - rastlamakUrdu: راستہ ملنا - اچانک ملاقات ہوناIndonesian: bertemu secara tidak sengaja - berpapasan
Example Sentences
I crossed paths with my old teacher at the supermarket.
basic
We often cross paths at the bus stop before work.
basic
If we cross paths again, I’ll say hello.
basic
I never expected to cross paths with her in a different country!
natural
You’re bound to cross paths with interesting people in a big city.
natural
Funny how our lives crossed paths after so many years apart.
natural