Aigu
Example: Le son aigu du violon résonnait dans toute la salle.
Definition
"Aigu" describes a sound that is high-pitched, sharp, or piercing, such as the sharp violin note resonating clearly throughout a room. It refers to tones that are distinctly higher in frequency compared to lower or deeper sounds.
Etymology
The French word "aigu" originates from the Latin word 'acutus,' meaning sharp or pointed. This connection reflects how high-pitched sounds are often perceived as 'sharp' or 'acute.' Did you know that in English, 'acute' shares the same root and also relates to sharpness?
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"Aigu" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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