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    Percée (en. Breakthrough)

    /pɛʁ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Opening made by piercing.
    The breakthrough in the wall allowed access to the garden.
    La percée dans le mur a permis de passer au jardin.
    Significant advancement in a field.
    This scientific discovery is a great breakthrough in cancer treatment.
    Cette découverte scientifique est une grande percée dans le traitement du cancer.
    Moment when one manages to overcome an obstacle.
    The breakthrough by the opposing team surprised everyone.
    La percée de l'équipe adverse a surpris tout le monde.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'percer', derived from the Latin 'percutere' which means to strike through.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a breakthrough
    Achieving a significant advancement in a field.
    faire une percée
    technological breakthrough
    Major progress in the field of technology.
    percée technologique
    breakthrough in the media
    Sudden emergence of a new trend or event in the press.
    percée dans les médias

    Related Words

    to pierce
    Action of making a hole, an opening.
    percer
    opening
    Action of opening or state of being open.
    ouverture
    to overcome
    To pass over or through something.
    franchir

    Slang Meanings

    An opportunity to seize a chance.
    This meeting is a real breakthrough for our project.
    Cette réunion est une vraie percée pour notre projet.
    A moment of brilliance or unexpected success.
    His speech was a breakthrough in the campaign.
    Son discours a été une percée dans la campagne.