Definition of en passant in English:

en passant

adverb ɒ̃ paˈsɑːntɒ̃ ˈpasɒ̃ɑ̃pæˈsɑ̃

1By the way; incidentally.
顺便地，附带地
the singular distinction of being mentioned, en passant, in an Act of Parliament
在议会的一个法案中被顺便提及的殊荣。
Example sentencesExamples
- Almost en passant, the album redefined the job and the self-image of the DJ.
Synonyms
in passing, incidentally, by the way, parenthetically, while on the subject, apropos
2Chess
By the en passant rule.
〔棋〕按吃过路兵规则
Example sentencesExamples
- If White plays another move he cannot then decide to capture en passant!
- Only pawns can be captured en passant.

Phrases

en passant rule (or law)

The rule that a pawn making a first move of two squares instead of one may nevertheless be immediately captured by an opposing pawn on the fifth rank.
〔棋〕吃过路兵规则
Example sentencesExamples
- Although you may play a hundred games, and never have to use the En Passant rule, you should know it if your opponent uses it.
- This en passant rule must happen on the current move of the game.

Origin

Early 17th century: French, literally 'in passing'.

Definition of en passant in US English:

en passant

adverbɑ̃pæˈsɑ̃äNpaˈsäN

1By the way; incidentally.
顺便地，附带地
the group's disbandment was announced, almost en passant, by the president
Example sentencesExamples
- Almost en passant, the album redefined the job and the self-image of the DJ.
Synonyms
in passing, incidentally, by the way, parenthetically, while on the subject, apropos
1. 1.1Chess By the en passant rule.
  〔棋〕按吃过路兵规则
  Example sentencesExamples
  If White plays another move he cannot then decide to capture en passant!
  Only pawns can be captured en passant.

Phrases

en passant rule (or law)

The rule that a pawn making a first move of two squares instead of one may nevertheless be immediately captured by an opposing pawn on the fifth rank.
〔棋〕吃过路兵规则
Example sentencesExamples
- This en passant rule must happen on the current move of the game.
- Although you may play a hundred games, and never have to use the En Passant rule, you should know it if your opponent uses it.

Origin

Early 17th century: French, literally ‘in passing’.

单词	en passant
释义	Definition of en passant in English: en passant adverb ɒ̃ paˈsɑːntɒ̃ ˈpasɒ̃ɑ̃pæˈsɑ̃ 1By the way; incidentally. 顺便地，附带地 the singular distinction of being mentioned, en passant, in an Act of Parliament 在议会的一个法案中被顺便提及的殊荣。 Example sentencesExamples Almost en passant, the album redefined the job and the self-image of the DJ. Synonyms in passing, incidentally, by the way, parenthetically, while on the subject, apropos 2Chess By the en passant rule. 〔棋〕按吃过路兵规则 Example sentencesExamples If White plays another move he cannot then decide to capture en passant! Only pawns can be captured en passant. Phrases en passant rule (or law) The rule that a pawn making a first move of two squares instead of one may nevertheless be immediately captured by an opposing pawn on the fifth rank. 〔棋〕吃过路兵规则 Example sentencesExamples Although you may play a hundred games, and never have to use the En Passant rule, you should know it if your opponent uses it. This en passant rule must happen on the current move of the game. Origin Early 17th century: French, literally 'in passing'. adv..1 phr. Definition of en passant in US English: en passant adverbɑ̃pæˈsɑ̃äNpaˈsäN 1By the way; incidentally. 顺便地，附带地 the group's disbandment was announced, almost en passant, by the president Example sentencesExamples Almost en passant, the album redefined the job and the self-image of the DJ. Synonyms in passing, incidentally, by the way, parenthetically, while on the subject, apropos 1.1Chess By the en passant rule. 〔棋〕按吃过路兵规则 Example sentencesExamples If White plays another move he cannot then decide to capture en passant! Only pawns can be captured en passant. Phrases en passant rule (or law) The rule that a pawn making a first move of two squares instead of one may nevertheless be immediately captured by an opposing pawn on the fifth rank. 〔棋〕吃过路兵规则 Example sentencesExamples This en passant rule must happen on the current move of the game. Although you may play a hundred games, and never have to use the En Passant rule, you should know it if your opponent uses it. Origin Early 17th century: French, literally ‘in passing’. adv..1 phr.
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