Saillantes (en. Salient)

sajɑ̃t

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to parts that emerge or are raised.

The protruding rocks make navigation difficult.

Les rochers saillants rendent la navigation difficile.

Which is obvious or striking.

Her outstanding communication skills earned her a promotion.

Ses saillantes compétences en communication lui ont valu une promotion.

Refers to a characteristic or aspect that attracts attention.

She has a striking personality that always draws others in.

Elle a une personnalité saillante qui attire toujours les autres.

From the verb 'saillir', deriving from the Latin 'salire' which means 'to leap'.

a striking idea

An idea that stands out for its originality or clarity.

une idée saillante

striking features

Physical or psychological traits that attract attention.

des traits saillants

saillant

Which exceeds, which stands out.

saillant

resserrer

To make something tighter or more compact.

resserrer

To stand out in a group.

He is always prominent at parties; no one can miss him.

Il est toujours saillant lors des fêtes, personne ne peut le manquer.

To be the center of attention.

During the show, she was the most prominent on stage.

Lors du spectacle, elle était la plus saillante sur scène.