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    Perçants (en. Piercing)

    /pɛʁ.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having the ability to penetrate or reach something.
    X-rays are piercing radiation.
    Les rayons X sont des radiations perçants.
    Attracting attention in a vivid or intense way.
    The piercing colors of the painting captivated the audience.
    Les couleurs perçantes du tableau captivèrent le public.
    Said of a sharp and loud sound or voice.
    Her piercing voice resonated throughout the room.
    Sa voix perçante résonnait dans toute la salle.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to pierce', from Latin 'perforare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    piercing gaze
    A gaze that seems capable of seeing through appearances.
    regard perçant
    piercing voice
    A voice that can be heard above others, often unpleasant.
    voix perçante
    piercing ideas
    Ideas that are clear, incisive, and impactful.
    idées perçantes

    Related Words

    to pierce
    The action of making a hole or opening a passage.
    percer
    to penetrate
    To enter inside something.
    penetrer
    to cut
    Cut with a certain force to create separation.
    trancher

    Slang Meanings

    A striking and memorable idea or remark.
    Her joke was so piercing that it made everyone laugh.
    Sa blague était si perçante qu'elle a fait rire tout le monde.
    A criticism that hits hard.
    That critique in the newspaper was truly piercing.
    Cette critique dans le journal était vraiment perçante.