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    Pénétra (en. Penetrated)

    pe.ne.tʁa

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To go through something, to enter a space.
    Light penetrates through the windows.
    La lumière pénètre à travers les fenêtres.
    To enter a zone more intimately or intensely.
    He managed to penetrate to the heart of the problem.
    Il a réussi à pénétrer dans le cœur du problème.
    To intrude into a field or subject.
    Research aims to penetrate the secrets of the universe.
    Les recherches cherchent à pénétrer les secrets de l'univers.
    To enter a defined place or space.
    The army penetrated into enemy territory.
    L'armée a pénétré dans le territoire ennemi.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'penetrāre', meaning 'to penetrate, to traverse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to penetrate into the mind
    Deeply understanding a person's thoughts.
    pénétrer dans l'esprit
    to uncover a secret
    Discovering hidden information.
    pénétrer un secret
    to immerse in a culture
    Immersing in the practices and customs of a group.
    pénétrer une culture

    Related Words

    penetration
    Action of penetrating or entering into a space.
    pénétration
    penetrating
    That penetrates deeply or is of great intensity.
    pénétrant
    penetrability
    The ability to be penetrated.
    pénétrabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To unexpectedly enter a place.
    He came like a thief and penetrated the party uninvited.
    Il est venu comme un voleur et a pénét ré la fête sans être invité.
    To intrude into a conversation or debate.
    She penetrated into the debate with strong arguments.
    Elle a pénét ré dans le débat avec des arguments forts.