sharp in French
sharp in French is aiguisé, tranchant, pointu — sharp means having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
sharp in French
aiguisé
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
tranchant
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
pointu
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
coupant
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
affilé
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
aigu
Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
vif
(colloquial) Intelligent.
dièse
(music) Raised by one semitone (denoted by the symbol ♯ after the name of the note).
trop aigu
(music) Higher in pitch than required.
trop haut
(music) Higher in pitch than required.
âcre
Having a strong acrid or acidic taste.
aigu
Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.
acéré
Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.
intense
Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.
vif
Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.
net
Exact, precise, accurate; keen.
pile
Exact, precise, accurate; keen.
précis
Exact, precise, accurate; keen.
acéré
Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
acerbe
Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
mordant
Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
âcre
Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
âpre
Offensive, critical, or acrimonious; stern or harsh.
chic
(colloquial) Stylish, smart or attractive.
classe
(colloquial) Stylish, smart or attractive.
aigu
Forming a small or tight angle; especially, forming an angle of less than ninety degrees.
serré
Forming a small or tight angle; especially, forming an angle of less than ninety degrees.
pile
(of times of day, notcomp) Exactly.
dièse
diéser
(music) To raise the pitch of a note half a step making a natural note a sharp.
What does "sharp" mean?
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adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
"Be careful, that knife is very sharp."
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adj Quick to notice, understand, or think; mentally alert.
"He has a sharp mind for numbers."
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adj Sudden and intense; abrupt.
"There was a sharp rise in prices last month."
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adj Harsh or critical in tone.
"He gave a sharp reply that ended the conversation."
sharp in a sentence
- Be careful, that knife is very sharp.
- She sharpened the pencil until the tip was sharp enough to write with.
- He has a sharp mind for numbers.
- Her sharp questions caught him off guard.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "sharp" in French?
"sharp" in French is aiguisé, tranchant, pointu. sharp means: Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
How do you use "sharp" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful, that knife is very sharp." In French, "sharp" is aiguisé, tranchant, pointu.
Are there other ways to say "sharp" in French?
Yes — French has 23 translations listed for "sharp": aiguisé, tranchant, pointu, coupant, affilé, aigu.
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