This is the 6138th most frequent Dutch word.
saillant
Striking or noteworthy.
In this sentence, 'saillant' is used to describe details in the story as particularly striking or noteworthy, often catching attention.
De saillante details van het verhaal werden pas later bekend.
The striking details of the story became known only later.
Here, 'saillant' is used to describe a point as significant or central to the discussion, emphasizing its importance.
Hij heeft een saillant punt aangehaald tijdens de discussie.
He raised a salient point during the discussion.
In this case, 'saillant' refers to a striking characteristic of the painting, emphasizing its visual prominence or appeal.