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    Percer (en. To pierce)

    pɛʁse

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a hole in an object.
    He drilled a hole in the wall.
    Il a percé un trou dans le mur.
    To overcome an obstacle or a limit.
    She succeeded in breaking into the music world.
    Elle a réussi à percer dans le monde de la musique.
    To uncover a hidden truth.
    The journalist uncovered the mystery of the case.
    Le journaliste a percé le mystère de l'affaire.
    To reach a level of fame.
    This young artist is starting to make a name for himself in the industry.
    Ce jeune artiste commence à percer dans l'industrie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'persperare', meaning 'to pierce through'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to uncover
    To discover the truth about something.
    percer à jour
    to unveil the secret
    To reveal a secret.
    percer le secret
    to break into the field
    To become recognized in a particular sector.
    percer dans le domaine

    Related Words

    drilling
    The act of piercing, of making a hole.
    percement
    drill
    Tool used for drilling.
    perceuse
    hole
    Opening resulting from the act of drilling.
    trou

    Slang Meanings

    To get noticed or become famous quickly.
    This rapper made it big in two months.
    Ce rappeur a percé en deux mois.
    To be in a compromising or delicate situation.
    He got himself into a bad situation, now he has to break through.
    Il s'est mis dans une mauvaise situation, maintenant il doit percer.