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    Pénétrante (en. Penetrating)

    /pe.ne.tʁɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that traverses or penetrates.
    The light penetrates through the windows.
    La lumière pénètre à travers les fenêtres.
    Refers to a truth or idea that impacts deeply.
    His speech had a penetrating message.
    Son discours avait un message pénetrant.
    Refers to a gaze that seems to pierce the soul.
    She had a penetrating gaze that intimidated others.
    Elle avait un regard pénétrant qui intimidait les autres.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'penetrate', from the Latin 'penetrare', meaning 'to enter into'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    penetrating gaze
    A gaze that seems to pierce the surface of things.
    regard pénétrant
    penetrating idea
    An idea that significantly influences the thoughts of others.
    idée pénétrante

    Related Words

    penetration
    The act of penetrating.
    pénétration
    penetrability
    The quality of what can be penetrated.
    pénétrabilité

    Slang Meanings

    An intense experience that leaves a strong impression.
    That movie was really penetrating; I couldn't get over it.
    Ce film était vraiment pénétrant, je n'ai pas pu m'en remettre.
    A gaze that makes one uncomfortable.
    He has that penetrating gaze that makes me nervous.
    Il a ce regard pénétrant qui me rend nerveux.