penetrate
pe
ˈpɛ
pe
net
ˌnət
nēt
rate
reɪt
reit
British pronunciation
/pˈɛnɪtɹˌe‍ɪt/

Définition et signification de « penetrate » en anglais

to penetrate
01

pénétrer

to move through something, typically overcoming resistance
Transitive: to penetrate sth
to penetrate definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The bullet was designed to penetrate armor for increased effectiveness.
La balle a été conçue pour pénétrer les blindages pour une efficacité accrue.
With determination, he managed to penetrate the dense jungle.
Avec détermination, il a réussi à pénétrer la jungle dense.
02

pénétrer, comprendre

to comprehend or grasp the meaning or significance of something
Transitive: to penetrate meaning of something
example
Exemples
It took me some time to penetrate the complexity of the novel's themes.
Il m'a fallu un certain temps pour pénétrer la complexité des thèmes du roman.
She struggled to penetrate the dense scientific jargon in the research paper.
Elle a eu du mal à pénétrer le jargon scientifique dense dans l'article de recherche.
03

pénétrer, s'imposer

to become clear or fully understood
Intransitive
example
Exemples
Despite its complexity, the concept eventually penetrated and became clear to everyone in the room.
Malgré sa complexité, le concept a fini par pénétrer et est devenu clair pour tout le monde dans la pièce.
After multiple explanations, the idea finally penetrated, and he saw its significance.
Après plusieurs explications, l'idée a finalement pénétré, et il en a vu l'importance.
04

pénétrer, enfoncer

to insert a sexual organ into that of the sexual partner
Transitive: to penetrate sb
example
Exemples
He slowly penetrated her, eliciting a moan of pleasure.
Il la pénétra lentement, provoquant un gémissement de plaisir.
He penetrated his partner slowly, savoring the intimacy of their connection.
Il pénétra lentement sa partenaire, savourant l'intimité de leur connexion.
05

pénétrer dans

to spread or permeate deeply into something
Transitive: to penetrate a space
example
Exemples
The aroma of freshly baked bread penetrated the entire house.
L'arôme du pain fraîchement cuit a pénétré toute la maison.
Sunlight penetrated the thick canopy, casting dappled shadows on the forest floor.
La lumière du soleil pénétrait l'épais couvert forestier, projetant des ombres tachetées sur le sol de la forêt.
06

pénétrer, s'infiltrer

to gain unauthorized entry into an organization or system
Transitive: to penetrate an organization or system
example
Exemples
Despite heightened security measures, spies managed to penetrate the enemy's defense system.
Malgré des mesures de sécurité renforcées, les espions ont réussi à pénétrer le système de défense de l'ennemi.
The undercover agent worked tirelessly to penetrate the criminal organization and gather evidence.
L'agent undercover a travaillé sans relâche pour pénétrer l'organisation criminelle et recueillir des preuves.

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