Perçant
Example: Son regard perçant semblait lire dans mes pensées les plus secrètes.
Definition
"Perçant" describes something sharp, piercing, or intense, often used to characterize a gaze, sound, or sensation that seems to penetrate deeply or evoke a strong emotional or sensory response.
Etymology
The word "perçant" comes from the French verb "percer," meaning to pierce or penetrate. It originates from Latin "percutere," which means to strike through. Did you know that "perçant" can vividly describe a look that seems to 'cut through' someone's thoughts or feelings?
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"Perçant" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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