percer
/pɛʁse/
1.
verbInf1st
to drill or make a hole in; to pierce or puncture; to penetrate (e.g., light, sound)
J'ai dû percer un trou dans le mur pour fixer l'étagère.
I had to drill a hole in the wall to mount the shelf.
2.
verbInf1st
to break through / to become successful or well known (in a field or industry)
Après des années de concerts dans des petits bars, il a enfin percé.
After years of playing in small bars, he finally made it/broke through.
3.
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to uncover or reveal (a secret, a mystery); to get to the bottom of
La police a finalement percé le mystère de la disparition.
The police finally unraveled/solved the mystery of the disappearance.
