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    Coupant (en. Cutting)

    /ku.pɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to an object that is sharp or capable of cutting.
    This blade is very sharp.
    Cette lame est très coupante.
    Refers to an intervention or action that ends abruptly.
    His response was cutting, without hesitation.
    Sa réponse était coupante, sans hésitation.
    In painting, denotes a bright or striking color.
    He used a striking hue for the canvas.
    Il a utilisé une teinte coupante pour la toile.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to cut'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cutting like a blade
    Refers to a person or comment that is very incisive.
    coupant comme une lame
    cutting response
    A response that is abrupt and unceremonious.
    réponse coupante

    Related Words

    cut
    To divide something into parts.
    couper
    cut
    The act of cutting, or a piece that is cut.
    coupure
    cut
    The act of cutting or the result of this action.
    coupe

    Slang Meanings

    A very direct and unceremonious comment.
    His opinion on the movie was very cutting.
    Son avis sur le film était très coupant.
    A sharp critique of a person.
    He gave a cutting response during the interview.
    Il a donné une réponse coupante lors de l'interview.