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    Pénétraient (en. Penetrated)

    /pe.ne.tʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Entering or traversing a space, an environment.
    The rays of light penetrated the room through the window.
    Les rayons de lumière pénétraient dans la pièce par la fenêtre.
    To introduce oneself into something more or less solid.
    The roots of the trees penetrated the soil.
    Les racines des arbres pénétraient le sol.
    To be understood or developed in depth.
    The ideas penetrated into the students' minds.
    Les idées pénétraient dans l'esprit des élèves.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'pénétrer', derived from the Latin 'penetrare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    penetrate a secret
    Discovering or understanding a secret.
    pénétrer un secret
    penetrate into the mind
    Understanding a person's thoughts or intentions.
    pénétrer dans l'esprit
    penetrate the mysteries
    Exploring or understanding mysteries or complexities.
    pénétrer les mystères

    Related Words

    penetration
    Action of penetrating.
    pénétration
    infiltration
    Action of entering or penetrating into something by sliding in discreetly.
    infiltration
    intrusion
    Action of entering without permission or being expected.
    intrusion

    Slang Meanings

    Understanding something difficult.
    He really penetrated the meaning of this artwork.
    Il a vraiment pénétré le sens de cette œuvre d'art.
    Discreetly mingling.
    They penetrated the group unnoticed.
    Ils ont pénétré le groupe sans être remarqués.