Tranchant
Example: Le couteau tranchant coupe facilement le pain frais.
Definition
"Tranchant" describes the sharpness of an object, especially a blade, that enables it to cut easily and cleanly. For example, a "tranchant" knife slices fresh bread effortlessly due to its keen edge and precision.
Etymology
The word "tranchant" comes from the French verb "trancher," meaning to cut or slice. It originally referred to the cutting edge of a blade. Did you know? The same root is related to the English word 'tranche,' which means a slice or portion, reflecting the cutting action implied by "tranchant."
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"Tranchant" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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