verb🔗SharePercer, transpercerTo puncture; to break through"The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."Le plongeur perça la surface de l'eau sans faire de bruit.actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePercerTo create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry"Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"Peux-tu croire qu'il s'est percé la langue ?bodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePercer, transpercerTo break or interrupt abruptly"A scream pierced the silence."Un cri perça le silence.actionsoundeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePercer, comprendreTo get to the heart or crux of (a matter)."to pierce a mystery"Percer un mystère.mindcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePercer, transpercerTo penetrate; to affect deeply."The teacher's words pierced her heart; she felt deeply ashamed of her actions. "Les mots du professeur ont percé son cœur ; elle a ressenti une profonde honte de ses actes.bodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBoucle d'oreille percéeA pierced earring"My sister's pierced earring glinted in the sunlight. "La boucle d'oreille percée de ma sœur brillait au soleil.wearappearancebodyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading