English–French
“pierce” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁɑ̃spɛʁse/
Example
La flèche a transpercé la cible.
The arrow pierced the target.
How to say “pierce” in French
“Pierce” in French is transpercer.
A needle or arrow enters one side of something and emerges on the other, with the same penetrating force used for a powerful emotional impact.
Example sentences with transpercer
Il m'a transpercé du regard.
He pierced me with his gaze.
Tips for using transpercer
- In figurative uses, transpercer sounds vivid and often violent; toucher profondément or marquer profondément is more neutral for affecting someone deeply.