sharp

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shaap

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Définition et signification de « sharp » en anglais

sharp

ADJECTIF

tranchant, coupant, aiguisé, pointu

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

barbed

pointed

prickly

pungent

spiky

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

qualitatif

superlatif

sharpest

comparatif

sharper

gradable

Exemples

The hunter's arrowhead was sharp, designed for clean and efficient kills.

La pointe de flèche du chasseur était tranchante, conçue pour des mises à mort propres et efficaces.

vif, perspicace

able to understand and notice things quickly

alert

astute

canny

cautious

gingerly

Exemples

The detective remained sharp throughout the interrogation, catching every subtle clue.

Le détective est resté vif tout au long de l'interrogatoire, attrapant chaque indice subtil.

tranchant, affûté

having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

élégant

(of a person's style or clothes) dressy and fashionable, often conveying a sense of sophistication and elegance

Exemples

The sharp dresser caught everyone's attention with his impeccable sense of style.

Le sharp habilleur a attiré l'attention de tout le monde avec son sens impeccable du style.

net, précis

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

astucieux, perspicace

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

aigu, dièse

having a slightly higher pitch than the corresponding natural note

grating

jarring

raucous

shrill

strident

Exemples

The singer hit a sharp high note that resonated throughout the auditorium.

Le chanteur a atteint une note haute dièse qui a résonné dans tout l'auditorium.

escarpé, abrupt

extremely steep

âpre, sévère

harsh

aigu, vif

intense, sudden, and piercing discomfort, often linked to injuries or severe pain

Exemples

When she twisted her ankle, she felt a sharp pain shoot through it, making her gasp.

Lorsqu'elle s'est tordu la cheville, elle a ressenti une douleur aiguë la traverser, la faisant haleter.

haut

(of a musical note) a half step higher than a particular note

vif, tranchant

quick and forceful

brusque, abrupt

very sudden and in great amount or degree

acide, piquant

describing a flavor that is intense and tangy, often with a biting or pungent quality

acid

acidic

acidulent

acidulous

lemonlike

Exemples

The sharp flavor of the aged vinegar made the salad dressing stand out.

La saveur prononcée du vinaigre vieilli a fait ressortir la vinaigrette.

aigu, brusque

describing a sudden or tight change in direction, especially in roads or turns

Exemples

Be careful, there's a sharp turn ahead.

Soyez prudent, il y a un virage serré devant.

Sharp

NOM

dièse, signe dièse

a symbol used to raise the pitch of a note by a half step

Exemples

The composer included a sharp before the F note to indicate it should be played one half step higher.

Le compositeur a inclus un dièse avant la note F pour indiquer qu'elle doit être jouée un demi-ton plus haut.

aiguille, épingle

a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

inanimé

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

sharps

sharp

ADVERBE

brusquement, nettement

in a sudden or abrupt way, especially regarding changes in direction, angle, or intensity

acutely

sharply

informations grammaticales

Exemples

The car turned sharp around the corner to avoid the obstacle.

La voiture a tourné brusquement autour du coin pour éviter l'obstacle.

Arbre Lexical

sharply

sharpness

sharp

Mots Proches

Définition et signification de « sharp » en anglais

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