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    Claquaient (en. Clacked)

    [klakɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce a sharp sound by striking two objects against each other.
    The doors slammed due to the wind.
    Les portes claquaient à cause du vent.
    To express an emotion or action in a brusque or violent manner.
    The children snapped their fingers to attract attention.
    Les enfants claquaient leurs doigts pour attirer l'attention.
    To make a sharp sound by closing or colliding.
    The applause echoed in the hall.
    Les applaudissements claquaient dans la salle.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to slam' which means 'to strike with a sharp sound.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to snap one's fingers
    To produce a sharp sound by striking fingers together.
    claquer des doigts
    to slam the door
    To close a door forcefully, often out of anger.
    claquer la porte
    to give a quick kiss
    To give a kiss with a sharp sound.
    claquer un baiser

    Related Words

    to slam
    To make a sharp sound by a blow or movement.
    claquer
    slap
    A crowd applauding to encourage or greet.
    claque
    slamming
    The action of slamming or the noise resulting from it.
    claquement

    Slang Meanings

    To hurry up
    You need to hurry to arrive on time.
    Tu dois claquer pour arriver à l'heure.
    To have a quick reaction
    He reacted quickly when he heard the news.
    Il a claqué quand il a entendu la nouvelle.