This is the 11653rd most frequent French word.
saisissante
Striking or gripping.
Here, 'saisissante' is used as an adjective to describe 'beauty,' emphasizing how remarkable and striking the beauty of the landscape is.
La beauté saisissante du paysage montagnard m'a laissé sans voix.
The striking beauty of the mountainous landscape left me speechless.
In this sentence, 'saisissante' modifies 'interpretation,' indicating how captivating and emotionally impactful her musical performance is.
Son interprétation saisissante de la musique a ému toute l'audience.
Her gripping interpretation of the music moved the entire audience.
'Saisissante' in this instance describes 'light,' conveying its intensity and remarkable nature, which draws attention due to its extraordinary presence.