verb🔗SharePercer, transpercerTo puncture; to break through"The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."Le plongeur a percé 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 ?bodyappearancecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePercer, transpercerTo break or interrupt abruptly"A scream pierced the silence."Un cri perça le silence.actionsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePercer, percer à jourTo get to the heart or crux of (a matter)."to pierce a mystery"Percer un mystère.mindphilosophycharactercommunicationattitudepointlogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePercer, transpercer, toucher profondémentTo penetrate; to affect deeply."The loud music pierced through the classroom walls, deeply affecting the concentration of the students. "La musique forte perça les murs de la salle de classe, affectant profondément la concentration des élèves.sensationemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePercement, perçageThe action of the verb to pierce."The piercing of the thick cardboard box was loud and startling. "Le perçage de la boîte en carton épaisse était bruyant et surprenant.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePercing, perçageA hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through it."ear piercing"Percing à l'oreilleappearancebodystyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBijou de piercingAn item of jewelry designed to be fitted through a piercing."My sister's new nose piercing is a delicate silver hoop. "Le nouveau piercing au nez de ma sœur est un délicat anneau en argent.appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePénétrant, perçantAppearing to look deeply into; penetrating."piercing eyes"Des yeux perçantsappearancecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePénétrant, glacialOf temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter."The piercing wind made it hard to stay warm outside at recess. "Le vent glacial rendait difficile de rester au chaud dehors pendant la récréation.weathersensationnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePercant, perçantOf sound, loud and sharp; shrill."The piercing noise of the children could be heard two blocks from the elementary school."Le bruit perçant des enfants pouvait être entendu à deux pâtés de maisons de l'école primaire.soundsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
