sharper

• Qualifie un objet à bord fin ou à pointe pouvant couper ou percer ; s'emploie aussi pour un esprit vif, un changement brusque de direction ou une qualité nette et précise.

Describes an object with a fine edge or point capable of cutting; also used to describe a person's intelligence or a sudden change in direction or quality.

1. Having a thin edge or pointA2formal

   Able to cut or pierce easily; having a fine edge or point.

   tranchant, affilé

   • Be careful with that knife; it's very sharp.
   • The scissors are sharp enough to cut through paper.
   • He used a sharp needle to sew the fabric.

   Synonymesacutecuttingedgedfinekeenrazor-sharp

   Antonymesbluntdull

2. Intelligent or quick-wittedB1formal

   Having or showing a quick and intelligent mind.

   vif d'esprit

   • She is a sharp student who always asks good questions.
   • He has a sharp mind for solving puzzles.
   • The detective made a sharp observation about the case.

   Synonymesacuteastutebrightcleverkeenperceptivequick-wittedsmart

   Antonymesdimdulldumbslowstupid

3. Abrupt or suddenB1formal

   Happening suddenly and often severely.

   brusque, soudain

   • There was a sharp increase in temperature today.
   • The car made a sharp turn to avoid the obstacle.
   • She felt a sharp pain in her back.

   Synonymesabruptacuteprecipitatesuddenunexpected

   Antonymesgradual

4. Clear and distinctB1formal

   Clearly defined; not blurred or fuzzy.

   net et distinct

   • The photograph is very sharp and detailed.
   • He has a sharp memory for names and faces.
   • The image on the screen is sharp and easy to read.

   Synonymesclearcrispdistinctprecise

   Antonymesblurryfuzzyindistinctunclearvague

5. Fashionable or stylishB2informal

   Attractively neat and stylish in appearance.

   Élégant et chic

   • He looked very sharp in his new suit.
   • She always wears sharp, modern clothes.
   • That's a sharp outfit you have on today.

   Synonymeschicdappernattysmartsprucestylishtrendy

   Antonymesdowdyfrumpyoutdatedunfashionable

• Adverbe signifiant « exactement » ou « précisément » à une heure donnée, pour indiquer la ponctualité, par exemple « à 5 heures précises ». Peut aussi signifier « soudainement » ou « brusquement » pour décrire un changement de direction ou de mouvement.

An adverb meaning "exactly" or "precisely" at a specified time. It is used to indicate punctuality, as in 'at 5 o'clock sharp.' It can also mean "suddenly" or "abruptly" when describing a change in direction or movement.

1. Exactly at a specified timeB1formal

   Used to indicate that something happens precisely at the stated time.

   Pile à l'heure

   • The meeting starts at 9 o'clock sharp.
   • Please be here at noon sharp.
   • The train departed at 7:30 sharp.

   Synonymesexactlyon the dotpreciselypromptlypunctually

   Antonymesaboutapproximatelyroughly

2. Abruptly or suddenlyB2informal

   In a sudden or abrupt manner, often indicating a change in direction or action.

   brusquement, soudainement

   • He turned sharp left to avoid the obstacle.
   • The car stopped sharp at the red light.
   • She pulled the rope sharp, causing it to snap.

   Synonymesabruptlysharplyshortsuddenlyunexpectedly

   Antonymesgraduallyslowly

• Nom désignant un joueur de cartes professionnel qui gagne sa vie en trichant aux jeux de cartes, ou plus généralement une personne malhonnête qui escroque les autres.

A noun referring to a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games.

1. Professional card cheatC1informal

   A person who makes a living by cheating at card games, often through sleight of hand or marked cards.

   Tricheur professionnel aux cartes

   • The casino banned the sharper after catching him with marked cards.
   • Old western movies often feature a sharper trying to win at poker.
   • He was known as a sharper who could deal from the bottom of the deck.

   Synonymesblacklegcard sharkcard sharpcardsharpmechanicsharp