transpercer

pierce through, run through

verb trahn-spehr-SEH Rare

Also means

penetrate completely

Usage Note

Transpercer implies going completely through something — a sword, a bullet, or metaphorically a glance. The phrase transpercer du regard (to pierce with a look) is a common literary expression. Like all -cer verbs, it takes a cedilla before a/o: il transperçait.

Examples

"La flèche l'a transpercé de part en part."

Natural Translation

The arrow pierced him clean through.

Literal Translation

The arrow pierced him from one side to the other.

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