No. 4,676 in French
percuté
"Percuté" means "hit" or "struck."
In a sentence
La voiture a percuté un arbre sur la route glissante.
The car collided with a tree on the slippery road.
Here, 'percuté' is used to mean 'collided' and describes a physical impact.
Ses paroles ont fortement percuté les auditeurs lors de la conférence.
His words strongly impacted the listeners during the conference.
Here, 'percuté' is used metaphorically to express a strong emotional or conceptual impression.
J'ai percuté son idée seulement après avoir réfléchi un moment.
I grasped his idea only after thinking for a moment.
Here, 'percuté' signifies understanding or realization, showing adaptability in its usage.
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