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aigu

sharp, high-pitched

adjective eh-GEW Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: Latin acutus (sharp)

Also means

acute (pain, angle)

Usage Note

aigu describes a shrill sound, a sharp physical pain, or a geometrically acute angle. The feminine form is aiguë (with a tréma to preserve the hard 'u'). In music, les aigus (plural noun) refers to the high notes or treble range.

Examples

"Elle poussa un cri aigu de surprise."

Natural Translation

She let out a sharp cry of surprise.

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