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aiguisé

sharpened

adjective eh-gwee-ZEH Rare

Also means

keen

Usage Note

Aiguisé is the past participle of aiguiser ('to sharpen') used as an adjective. It describes a physically sharpened blade but also, figuratively, a keen intellect or honed skill — un esprit aiguisé ('a sharp mind'). The feminine form is aiguisée. The related noun aiguiseur means a person who sharpens tools.

Examples

"Le couteau aiguisé coupe sans effort."

Natural Translation

The sharpened knife cuts effortlessly.

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