This is the 4676th most frequent French word.
percuté
"Percuté" means "hit" or "struck."
Here, 'percuté' is used to mean 'collided' and describes a physical impact.
La voiture a percuté un arbre sur la route glissante.
The car collided with a tree on the slippery road.
Here, 'percuté' is used metaphorically to express a strong emotional or conceptual impression.
Ses paroles ont fortement percuté les auditeurs lors de la conférence.
His words strongly impacted the listeners during the conference.
Here, 'percuté' signifies understanding or realization, showing adaptability in its usage.