transfix

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire figer quelqu'un ou quelque chose sous l'effet de l'émerveillement, du choc ou de l'admiration ; ou de transpercer de part en part avec un objet pointu.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone or something motionless with awe, shock, or fascination; or to pierce through with a sharp object.

1. Render motionlessC1formal

   To cause someone to become completely still, often due to shock, awe, or fear.

   figer sur place

   • The audience was transfixed by the magician's performance.
   • She stood transfixed, staring at the accident scene.
   • The sudden loud noise transfixed him in place.

   Synonymescaptivatefascinateimmobilizeparalyzepetrifyspellbindstun

   Antonymesanimatemovestir

2. Pierce or impaleC2formal

   To pierce through with a sharp object, such as a stake or spear.

   transpercer

   • The knight transfixed the dragon with his lance.
   • The hunter transfixed the boar with a sharp spear.
   • In ancient times, criminals were sometimes transfixed as punishment.

   Synonymesimpalelancepenetratepierceprickskewerspearspikestabstick