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to pierce
01
percer, transpercer
(of something sharp) to make a hole or break in or through something
Transitive: to pierce sth
Exemples
The arrow pierced the target.
La flèche a transpercé la cible.
02
percer, transpercer
to forcefully pass through barriers or obstacles
Transitive: to pierce a barrier or obstacle
Exemples
The swimmer pierced the water's surface, breaking the stillness.
Le nageur perça la surface de l'eau, brisant le calme.
03
transpercer, pénétrer
to deeply affect or penetrate someone's emotions or thoughts
Transitive: to pierce sb
Exemples
The beauty of the sunset pierced him with a sense of awe and wonder.
La beauté du coucher de soleil l'a transpercé d'un sentiment d'émerveillement et d'admiration.
04
percer, rompre
to abruptly end or interrupt something
Transitive: to pierce a situation
Exemples
His sudden outburst pierced the calm atmosphere of the meeting.
Son soudain éclat perça l'atmosphère calme de la réunion.
05
percer, transpercer
to create an opening or hole in something using a sharp object
Transitive: to pierce a hole in sth
Exemples
The craftsman used a drill to pierce a hole in the wooden plank for a dowel.
L'artisan a utilisé une perceuse pour percer un trou dans la planche en bois pour une cheville.
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