No. 5,039 in French
trancher
To decide or solve definitively; to cut or slice.
In a sentence
Il faut trancher cette pomme avant de la manger.
You need to slice this apple before eating it.
Here, 'trancher' is used in its literal sense of 'to slice', typically applied to cutting through an object with a sharp tool.
Le jury a tranché en faveur de l'accusé.
The jury decided in favor of the defendant.
In this case, 'trancher' is used figuratively to mean 'to decide' or 'resolve', often when referring to making a final judgment or decision in a contested matter.
Sa réponse a tranché avec celle de ses collègues.
His answer contrasted sharply with those of his colleagues.
Here, 'trancher' is employed metaphorically to indicate a stark difference or noticeable contrast between elements.
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