Chap (en. Chap)

/ʃap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A boy or a young man.

This chap is very nice.

Ce chap est très sympa.

An informal term for referring to a man.

This chap knows what he's talking about.

Ce chap sait de quoi il parle.

A young man in general, often used in an informal context.

Today's chaps have a unique style.

Les chaps d'aujourd'hui ont un style unique.

Of English origin, used informally in French.

That chap

That person there.

Ce chap-là

He's a chap

He's a guy who stands out.

C'est un chap

Did you see that chap?

Have you noticed that young man?

T'as vu ce chap ?

guy

Informal term for referring to a man.

gars

type

A man, often used to talk about an individual.

type

dude

A man, often used in an informal manner.

mec

A young man often involved in casual activities.

This chap spends his time skating.

Ce chap passe son temps à skater.

A friend or mate.

I'm going out with my chaps tonight.

Je vais sortir avec mes chaps ce soir.