Rechercher
to sharpen
01
affûter, tailler
to make an object pointed or sharper
Transitive: to sharpen a pointed object
02
aiguiser, affûter
to become more pointed or sharper
Intransitive
03
affiner, préciser
to increase the clarity and definition of details in a picture
Transitive: to sharpen details in a picture
04
aiguiser, relever
to increase the pitch of a note, usually by a semitone
Transitive: to sharpen a musical note
05
affiner, aiguiser
(of sensory and intellectual perception) to enhance or intensify
Intransitive
06
affiner, souligner
to accentuate certain frequencies or elements in a sound
Transitive: to sharpen a sound
sharpen
v
sharpened
adj
sharpened
adj
sharpener
n
sharpener
n
Exemple
The hunter sharpened the blade of his knife before heading into the woods.
The barber regularly sharpens the scissors to provide precise haircuts.
The gardener sharpened the pruning shears to trim the overgrown branches.
Before sketching, she sharpened the pencil to create finer lines and details.
Before slicing the vegetables, she took a moment to sharpen the kitchen knife for better precision.
