Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
En Passant.
En Passant - as a noun
(chess) a chess pawn that is moved two squares can be captured by an opponent's pawn commanding the square that was passed
En Passant - as an adverb
Incidentally; in the course of doing something else
Example: "He made this remark in passing"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in passingExample Sentences
"The player executed en passant, capturing the opponent's pawn."
"The en passant rule was first introduced in the 15th century."
"He lost his pawn due to an en passant capture."
"You should always be aware of the possibility of an en passant capture."
"The player missed the opportunity to capture en passant."
