Tranchant (en. Sharp)

/tʁɑ̃.ʃɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to an object or tool that can cut.

A sharp knife is essential in cooking.

Un couteau tranchant est indispensable en cuisine.

That has an incisive quality, which is striking.

He made a cutting critique of the film.

Il a fait une critique tranchante du film.

Refers to a personality or character that is direct and frank.

She has a sharp mind that leaves no room for ambiguity.

Elle a un esprit tranchant qui ne laisse pas place à l'ambiguïté.

From the verb 'trancher', derived from the Latin 'transcare', which means to cut.

to clarify things

To express an opinion in a straightforward manner.

mettre les choses au clair

to have a sharp tongue

To be frank and direct in one's words.

avoir une langue tranchante

to act in a decisive manner

To make clear and definitive decisions.

agir d'une manière tranchante

to slice

To decide clearly and definitively between several options.

trancher

incisive

That acts with great precision or impact.

incisif

to sharpen

To make something sharper or more vivid.

aiguiser

To have a no-compromise attitude.

He is always decisive in his decisions.

Il est toujours tranchant dans ses décisions.

To be overly critical.

His style is too sharp for some.

Son style est trop tranchant pour certains.