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    Enfonçant (en. Sinking)

    /ɑ̃fɔ̃sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That penetrates strongly into something.
    The nail driving into the wood created a sturdy assembly.
    Le clou enfonçant le bois a créé un solide assemblage.
    That has a profound or intense effect.
    His speech driving home the injustices moved the audience.
    Son discours enfonçant sur les injustices a touché le public.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'enfoncer', originating from the Latin 'in-fundere' which means 'to pour in.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    drive the nail home
    To insist on a point.
    enfoncer le clou
    drive into the ground
    To drive deep into the ground.
    enfoncer dans le sol

    Related Words

    to drive
    To make something descend or penetrate deeply.
    enfoncer
    to penetrate
    To enter into a space or an object.
    pénétrer

    Slang Meanings

    To impose an idea forcefully.
    His argument was so forceful that it convinced everyone.
    Son argument était tellement enfonçant qu'il a convaincu tout le monde.
    To bluntly remind someone of an obvious truth.
    She drove home the reality during the discussion.
    Elle a enfoncé la réalité lors de la discussion.