en passant
adverb
UK/ˌɒ̃ ˈpæs.ɒ̃/
US/ˌɑ̃ː pæsˈɑ̃ː/
Definitions of en passant adverb
A French term meaning 'in passing,' used to describe mentioning something briefly and casually while discussing another topic.
顺便地；顺口提及
He mentioned en passant that he had decided to move to Paris.
他顺便提到他决定搬到巴黎。
She noted, en passant, that she had recently published a book.
她顺便提到她最近出版了一本书。
While discussing the weather, he mentioned en passant his new job.
在讨论天气时，他顺便提到他的新工作。