aigu

sharp, high-pitched

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adjective Rare #31,508

sharp Often used for sounds or pain (e.g., “une douleur aiguë” = “a sharp pain”).

FR: J’ai une douleur aiguë au dos.

EN: I have a sharp pain in my back.

high-pitched Used to describe higher sounds (the opposite of “grave” = low-pitched).

FR: Cette note est trop aiguë.

EN: This note is too high-pitched.

Forms of aigu

	Masculine	Feminine
Singular	—	aiguë

For those who don't know, hurler means to let out a high-pitched scream.

— Le Cercle des poètes disparus (1989)

John has a keen appreciation for art.

He has a strong sense of justice.

Ziri let out a high-pitched scream.

You have an excellent sense of direction.

A high-pitched sound pierced the silence of the night.

He has a strong sense of responsibility.

Dogs have a keen sense of smell.

Ziri let out a high-pitched scream.

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