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    Claque (en. Slap)

    [klak]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A sharp noise produced by the striking of hands.
    She made a clap while applauding.
    Elle a fait une claque en applaudissant.
    A group of people who applaud on demand, often to please an artist.
    The show was accompanied by applause from the audience.
    Le spectacle a été accompagné par une claque de spectateurs.
    verb
    To hit someone in the face with a sudden gesture.
    He slapped her after their argument.
    Il lui a donné une claque après leur dispute.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'claquer' meaning 'to make a sharp noise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a slap
    To hit someone in the face or to express a strong reaction.
    donner une claque
    a striking appearance
    A hit or a slap delivered to the face.
    claque à l'œil

    Related Words

    claquer
    To produce a sharp noise by striking.
    claquer
    applause
    The action of applauding to show approval.
    applaudissement

    Slang Meanings

    A group of people who encourage enthusiastically.
    The theater's clap really amplified the atmosphere.
    La claque du théâtre a vraiment amplifié l'ambiance.
    A strong applause to encourage or flatter.
    They received a huge clap at the end of their performance.
    Ils ont reçu une claque énorme à la fin de leur performance.