No. 11,653 in French
saisissante
Striking or gripping.
In a sentence
La beauté saisissante du paysage montagnard m'a laissé sans voix.
The striking beauty of the mountainous landscape left me speechless.
Here, 'saisissante' is used as an adjective to describe 'beauty,' emphasizing how remarkable and striking the beauty of the landscape is.
Son interprétation saisissante de la musique a ému toute l'audience.
Her gripping interpretation of the music moved the entire audience.
In this sentence, 'saisissante' modifies 'interpretation,' indicating how captivating and emotionally impactful her musical performance is.
Il y avait une lumière saisissante qui illuminait tout le ciel.
There was a stunning light that illuminated the entire sky.
'Saisissante' in this instance describes 'light,' conveying its intensity and remarkable nature, which draws attention due to its extraordinary presence.
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