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tranchant

sharp, cutting

adjective trahn-SHAHN Rare

Also means

blunt, assertive (figurative)

Usage Note

Tranchant literally means having a sharp cutting edge (un couteau tranchant), but figuratively describes a tone or judgement that is incisive or brusque — un ton tranchant (a curt tone). The feminine form is tranchante. The noun le tranchant refers to the cutting edge of a blade.

Examples

"La lame est encore bien tranchante."

Natural Translation

The blade is still very sharp.

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