Translation of sharp into French
Adjective
sensation
producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect- The sharp pain in my side forced me to stop running..Une douleur perçante au flanc m'a obligé à m'arrêter en courant.
Adverb
time
exactly at a specified time- The meeting starts at 9 AM sharp.La réunion commence à 9 heures pile.
sudden change
in a sudden or abrupt way- He turned sharp to avoid the obstacle..Il a tourné brusquement pour éviter l'obstacle
music
- The singer sang the note sharp.Le chanteur a chanté la note juste au-dessus.
Noun
music
- The sharp was added to the sheet music.Le dièse a été ajouté à la partition.
needle device
- Dispose of the sharp in the designated container.Jetez le matériel tranchant dans le conteneur désigné.
fraud
- The card player was known as a sharp.Le joueur de cartes était connu comme un filou.
Expressions with sharp: examples in English and translations in French
Images of sharp
(needle device) objet pointu
Synonyms and analogies of sharp in English
Examples of sharp in a sentence
The sharp edge of the broken glass can be dangerous. She felt a sharp sting on her arm. The sharp cold made him shiver. Her sharp mind quickly grasped the concept. The detective's sharp instincts solved the case. His sharp mind solved the puzzle instantly.
The sharp detective quickly uncovered the truth. The lemonade had a sharp tang. I love the sharp taste of cranberries. His sharp words left everyone silent. The review was sharp and unforgiving. She looked sharp in her new dress. His sharp outfit turned heads at the gala. The photograph had a sharp focus. Her sharp memory impressed everyone. The mountain path had a sharp incline. He felt a sharp pain in his ankle. The singer's voice was sharp throughout the performance. This instrument tends to sound sharp in cold weather. The train departs at 6 PM sharp. Dinner will be served at 7 sharp. The car stopped sharp at the red light. She turned sharp when she heard her name. The violinist played the note sharp. Her voice went sharp during the performance. The composer frequently uses a sharp in his melodies. A sharp can change the mood of a piece. The nurse carefully handled the sharp to avoid injury. Sharps must be disposed of in puncture-proof containers. He was labeled a sharp after the scam. Beware of the sharp in the poker room.
Translations of "sharp" in Context ordered by category and frequency
The teacher's criticism was pretty sharp, but it helped him improve.
La critique du professeur était assez forte, mais elle l'a aidé à progresser.
He tried to breach the thick ice with a sharp pick.
Il a essayé de percer la glace épaisse avec un pic pointu.
She was wading forward and her foot hit a sharp underwater rock.
Elle avançait dans l'eau et a buté sur un rocher sous-marin tranchant.
A sharp click is heard when the lever reaches the correct position.
Un déclic net se produit lorsque le levier atteint la bonne position.
In this scale, the F sharp creates a bright and cheerful sound.
Dans cette gamme, le fa dièse crée un son vif et joyeux.
The balloon was ruptured after being poked with a sharp object.
Le ballon a éclaté après avoir été piqué par un objet pointu.
The withering criticism stung like a sharp slap to her ego.
La critique acerbe l'a piquée comme une gifle vive sur son ego.
The cyclist hit a curb that was too high while making a sharp turn.
Le cycliste a buté contre un trottoir trop haut en tournant brusquement.
sharp: Examples and translations in context
With the economic crisis, his retail business has suffered a sharp downturn.
Avec la crise économique, son activité de commerçant a connu une forte baisse.
In times of uncertainty, the equity market can experience sharp fluctuations.
En période d'incertitude, les marchés d'actions peuvent connaître de fortes fluctuations.
The vaccine shot caused a sharp but very brief sensation in my arm.
La piqûre du vaccin a causé une sensation forte mais très brève dans mon bras.
The company's share price levelled off after several days of sharp swings.
La cotation de l'action s'est stabilisée après plusieurs jours de fortes fluctuations.
There's been a sharp deterioration in the brand's image since the financial scandal.
On observe une forte dépréciation de l'image de la marque après le scandale financier.
The sharp swings seen at the market open are worrying some small investors.
Les fortes fluctuations observées à l'ouverture du marché inquiètent certains petits investisseurs.
The trail, littered with sharp stones, made walking difficult.
Le sentier, parsemé de cailloux pointus, rendait la marche difficile.
He covered the sharp end of the screwdriver to prevent accidents.
Il a recouvert l'extrémité pointue du tournevis pour éviter les accidents.
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