Perçant (en. Piercing)

/pɛʁ.sɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Having the ability to go through or influence.

His piercing gaze seemed to read my thoughts.

Son regard perçant semblait lire dans mes pensées.

Refers to a high-pitched sound that attracts attention.

The piercing cry of the bird echoed in the forest.

Le cri perçant de l'oiseau résonnait dans la forêt.

Which provokes a strong impression or emotion.

This artwork has a piercing message that touched me.

Cette œuvre d'art a un message perçant qui m'a touché.

From the verb 'percer', which means to go through or pierce.

piercing gaze

A gaze that seems to see into the soul of another.

regard perçant

piercing sound

A sound that stands out for its clarity and intensity.

son perçant

piercing critiques

Critiques that get straight to the point and reveal hidden truths.

critiques perçantes

pierce

Action of going through something.

percer

drill

Tool intended for piercing.

perceuse

breakthrough

Opening made by piercing.

percée

Very penetrating gaze.

He has a piercing gaze that makes me uncomfortable.

Il a un regard perçant qui me met mal à l'aise.

Harsh critiques.

She has piercing remarks about the team's performances.

Elle a des remarques perçantes sur les performances de l'équipe.