adjective
English to French Dictionary

penetrating Meaning in French (penetrating signification en français)

pénétrant
Synonymes:perspicaceaiguintense
pénétrant in English:penetrating
IPA:pɛnɛtʁɑ̃
Phonetic:penetran
Plural: penetrating
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de penetrating en français est pénétrant. (Qui a la capacité de percer ou de traverser quelque chose, souvent décrivant un son aigu, une lumière ou un regard.)

Definitions of Penetrating

  1. 1
    adjective
    pénétrant

    Having the ability to pierce or pass through something, often describing a sharp sound, light, or gaze.

    Qui a la capacité de percer ou de traverser quelque chose, souvent décrivant un son aigu, une lumière ou un regard.

  2. 2
    adjective
    pénétrant

    Showing a keen understanding of a complex matter; insightful or discerning.

    Faisant preuve d'une compréhension aiguë d'une question complexe ; perspicace ou judicieux.

  3. 3
    adjective
    pénétrant

    Describing cold that is extremely intense and seems to go right through one's body.

    Décrivant un froid extrêmement intense qui semble traverser le corps.

Example Sentences

“Her penetrating gaze made him uncomfortable.”

Son regard pénétrant le mettait mal à l'aise.

“The penetrating cold seeped into their bones.”

Le froid pénétrant s'infiltrait dans leurs os.

“He offered a penetrating analysis of the economic situation.”

Il a offert une analyse pénétrante de la situation économique.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

perspicaceaiguintense

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

superficielvagueléger

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivepenetrate
past tensepenetrated
nounpenetration
adjectivepenetrative

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

penetrating insightcollocation

A deep and clear understanding of a complex subject.

penetrating gazecollocation

A look that seems to see into one's thoughts or soul.

penetrating coldcollocation

Extremely intense cold that feels like it goes deep into the body.