What does the word sharp mean in the french language?

Answer 1

English definitions courtesy of Dictionary.com

sharp

-adjective

1. having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife = un couteau aiguisé

2. terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: The table had sharp corners = la table avait des angles pointus.

3. involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn = un virage serré

4. abrupt, as an ascent: a sharp drop = une chute sévère / abrupte

5. consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features: He had a sharp face = il avait un visage anguleux

6. clearly defined; distinct: a sharp photographic image = une photographie nette.

7. distinct or marked, as a contrast: sharp differences of opinion = des divergences marquées.

8. pungent or biting in taste: a sharp cheese = un fromage fort / puissant.

9. piercing or shrill in sound: a sharp cry = un cri perçant.

10. keenly cold, as weather: a sharp, biting wind = un vent mordant / coupant.

11. felt acutely; intense; distressing: sharp pain = une douleur intense.

12. merciless, caustic, or harsh: sharp words = des mots blessants.

13. fierce or violent: a sharp struggle = un combat acharné / violent.

14. keen or eager: sharp desire = un désir avide / intense.

15. quick, brisk, or spirited. = rapide, vif, ou spirituel.

16. alert or vigilant: They kept a sharp watch for the enemy = ils ont monté une garde vigilante.

17. mentally acute: a sharp lad = un garçon à l'esprit vif.

18. extremely sensitive or responsive; keen: sharp vision; sharp hearing = vision aiguisée, bonne oreille.

19. shrewd or astute: a sharp bargainer = un acheteur avisé.

20. shrewd to the point of dishonesty: sharp practice = une pratique limite.

21. Music.

a. (of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch: F sharp. = dièse

b. above an intended pitch, as a note; too high (opposed to flat ) = trop haut en tonalité.

22. Informal. very stylish: a sharp dresser; a sharp jacket = un blouson "classe" (informal)

23. Radio, Electronics. of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Compare broadband = à bande passante réduite.

24. Phonetics. fortis; voiceless. = muet, sans voix

25. composed of hard, angular grains, as sand = rugueux

-verb (used with object)

26. Music. to raise in pitch, esp. by one chromatic half step = monter d'un demi-ton.

-verb (used without object)

27. to sound above the true pitch = sonner trop haut d'un demi-ton.

-adverb

28. keenly or acutely = vivement / intensément

29. abruptly or suddenly: to pull a horse up sharp = abruptement ou soudainement.

30. punctually: Meet me at two o'clock sharp = à deux heures pile, à deux heures juste, à deux heures précises.

31. vigilantly. = en étant vigilant

32. briskly; quickly = vivement, rapidement.

33. Music. above the true pitch: You're singing a little sharp = trop aigu.

-noun

34. something sharp = quelque chose d'aiguisé, tranchant.

35. Usually, sharps. a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing = des aiguilles à coudre.

36. a sharper (One that deals dishonestly with others, especially a cheating gambler) = un tricheur.

37. Informal. an expert. = un expert

38. Music.

a. a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone = un dièse.

b. (in musical notation) the symbol # indicating this = le symbole du dièse (#).

Answer 2

In French, the word "sharp" can be translated as "tranchant" when describing something sharp like a knife or object. It can also be translated as "vif" when referring to someone's wit or intelligence, or "net" when talking about a distinction or contrast.