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    Pénétration (en. Penetration)

    /penetʀasjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of entering into a space or environment.
    The penetration of water into the soil is essential for agriculture.
    La pénétration de l'eau dans le sol est essentielle pour l'agriculture.
    Phase in which a substance enters another body.
    The penetration of the medication into the blood must be rapid.
    La pénétration du médicament dans le sang doit être rapide.
    Act of obtaining sensitive or secret information.
    The data penetration revealed many security flaws.
    La pénétration des données a mis en évidence de nombreuses failles de sécurité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'penetratio', derived from 'penetrari', meaning 'to enter, to pierce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    market penetration
    Introduction of a product or a company into an existing market.
    pénétration des marchés
    penetration of a beam of light
    Introduction of light into a space through an opening.
    pénétration d'un rayon de lumière
    soil penetration
    Process of water absorption by the soil.
    pénétration du sol

    Related Words

    penetrable
    Able to be penetrated, accessible.
    pénétrable
    penetrating
    One that penetrates deeply, strong in taste or smell.
    pénétrant
    sexual penetration
    Act of physical introduction during intimate relations.
    pénétration sexuelle

    Slang Meanings

    Act of penetration in an intimate context.
    In some discussions, penetration is referred to as a 'physical' act.
    Dans certaines discussions, on parle de pénétration comme d'un acte 'physique'.
    Used to describe a takeover.
    The penetration of the market by the new company was swift.
    La pénétration du marché par la nouvelle entreprise a été rapide.