acute in French
acute in French is aigu, aiguë — acute means sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
acute in French
aigu
Intense; sensitive; sharp.
aiguë
Intense; sensitive; sharp.
aigu
What does "acute" mean?
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adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
"He was admitted to hospital with acute appendicitis."
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adj Very sharp, intense, or perceptive.
"She has an acute sense of hearing."
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adj Geometry: describing an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.
"The triangle had one acute angle and two obtuse ones."
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acute in a sentence
- He was admitted to hospital with acute appendicitis.
- She has an acute sense of hearing.
- His acute observation helped solve the mystery.
- The triangle had one acute angle and two obtuse ones.
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What is "acute" in French?
"acute" in French is aigu, aiguë. acute means: Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
How do you use "acute" in a sentence?
Example: "He was admitted to hospital with acute appendicitis." In French, "acute" is aigu, aiguë.
Are there other ways to say "acute" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "acute": aigu, aiguë.
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