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perceptive in French

perceptive in French is perspicace, pertinent — perceptive means quick to notice or understand things; showing sharp insight.

perceptive in French

perspicace
adj
Having or showing keenness or sharpness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.
pertinent
adj
Having or showing keenness or sharpness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.

What does "perceptive" mean?

  1. adj Quick to notice or understand things; showing sharp insight.
    "That was a perceptive comment about the character's motives."
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perceptive in a sentence

  • That was a perceptive comment about the character's motives.
  • She's remarkably perceptive when it comes to reading people.

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What is "perceptive" in French?
"perceptive" in French is perspicace, pertinent. perceptive means: Quick to notice or understand things; showing sharp insight.
How do you use "perceptive" in a sentence?
Example: "That was a perceptive comment about the character's motives." In French, "perceptive" is perspicace, pertinent.
Are there other ways to say "perceptive" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "perceptive": perspicace, pertinent.
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