No. 2,458 in French
tranchant
"Tranchant" means "sharp" or "cutting" in English.
In a sentence
Le couteau est très tranchant.
The knife is very sharp.
Describes the physical sharpness of the knife, indicating its ability to cut effectively.
Ses paroles étaient tranchantes.
Her words were cutting.
Indicates that the words spoken were sharp, harsh, or pointed, metaphorically similar to the physical sharpness of a blade.
Il a pris une décision tranchante et définitive.
He made a sharp and definitive decision.
Used to describe a resolution or decision that is made clearly, decisively, and without hesitation, metaphorically emphasizing clarity or definitiveness.
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