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    Saisissant (en. Striking)

    /sɛ.za.sɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That hits, that impresses with its intensity.
    The landscape was strikingly beautiful.
    Le paysage était saisissant de beauté.
    That provokes a strong emotion or reaction.
    He made a striking statement about the state of the world.
    Il a fait une déclaration saisissante sur l'état du monde.
    That has the ability to captivate or dazzle.
    This movie has striking visual effects.
    Ce film a des effets visuels saisissants.

    Etymology

    The word 'saisissant' derives from the verb 'saisir', which means to take or to seize.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a striking moment
    A moment that creates a strong impression.
    un moment saisissant
    a striking painting
    A work of art that particularly attracts attention.
    un tableau saisissant
    a striking truth
    A reality that shocks or reveals a lot.
    une vérité saisissante

    Related Words

    to seize
    To take or grasp something.
    saisir
    seizure
    The action of seizing or being seized.
    saisissement
    strikingly
    In a striking manner.
    saisissantement

    Slang Meanings

    Impressive to the point of taking one's breath away.
    This show was striking; I was left speechless.
    Ce spectacle était saisissant, j'en suis resté sans voix.
    Striking in an unexpected way.
    The ending of the movie was truly striking.
    La fin du film était vraiment saisissante.