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    Perce (en. Pierce)

    /pɛʁs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of making a hole, of piercing.
    He decided to pierce the wall to run the electrical cables.
    Il a décide de perce le mur pour passer les câbles électriques.
    To influence or call out in a strong manner.
    His speech pierced the hearts of all the listeners.
    Son discours a perce les cœurs de tous les auditeurs.
    adjective
    Refers to something that has been opened or pierced.
    The fabric is pierced at the point where it was hung.
    Le tissu est perce à l'endroit où il a été accroché.
    Refers to something that is on the way to success or recognition.
    He is now a breakthrough artist in the music industry.
    Il est maintenant un artiste perce dans le milieu de la musique.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'percer', based on Latin 'percere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to uncover
    To discover the truth about something.
    percer à jour
    to reveal the secret
    To reveal a hidden secret.
    percer le secret
    to break through in the field
    To become recognized in a field.
    percer dans le milieu

    Related Words

    percement
    Action of piercing.
    percement
    drill
    Tool used for piercing.
    perceuse
    piercable
    Which can be pierced.
    perçable

    Slang Meanings

    Person who suddenly becomes famous.
    This guy made a hit, he became an overnight sensation.
    Ce gars a fait un tube, il est devenu un perce du jour au lendemain.
    A significant event that draws attention.
    The last session was a real breakthrough.
    La dernière séance a été un vrai perce.