French-English translations for se passer

happen
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It should not happen that way. Les choses ne devraient pas se passer de la sorte. How is that supposed to happen? De quelle manière est-ce supposé se passer? Yet this is what may well happen. Or, c'est ce qui risque de se passer.
come aboutWe have to ask, how did this come about?

go onThe meeting seemed to go on forever.I think Ive said enough now; Im not sure I should go on.He went on walking even when the policeman told him to stop.
come to pass
elapseHe allowed a month to elapse before beginning the workSeveral days elapsed before they met again
occur
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We will also be ready should the unexpected occur. Nous serons également prêts si quelque chose d'inattendu devait se passer. What will you be doing to ensure that those two things occur? Qu'allez vous faire afin d'assurer que les choses puissent se passer ainsi? It is a question of the right opportunity and time for this political change to occur. Il s' agit de l' opportunité et du moment auquel ce changement politique doit se passer.
pass
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They passed from room to roomYou will pass a house on your rightThe waiter passed biscuits and cheese