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piercing in French

piercing in French is perçant, piercing, perçage — piercing means sharp and penetrating, whether describing a look, sound, or cold.

piercing in French

perçant
adj
piercing
noun
A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.
perçage
noun
A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.

What does "piercing" mean?

  1. adj Sharp and penetrating, whether describing a look, sound, or cold.
    "She gave him a piercing stare across the room."
  2. noun A hole made in the body to hold jewellery, or the jewellery itself.
    "He got a new piercing in his eyebrow."
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piercing in a sentence

  • She gave him a piercing stare across the room.
  • A piercing wind cut through their coats.
  • He got a new piercing in his eyebrow.

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What is "piercing" in French?

"piercing" in French is perçant, piercing, perçage. piercing means: Sharp and penetrating, whether describing a look, sound, or cold.

How do you use "piercing" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave him a piercing stare across the room." In French, "piercing" is perçant, piercing, perçage.

Are there other ways to say "piercing" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "piercing": perçant, piercing, perçage.

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