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    Claquement (en. Snap)

    [klak.mɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Dry and abrupt sounds produced by a shock.
    The slam of the door surprised everyone.
    Le claquement de la porte a surpris tout le monde.
    Action of clapping something.
    His finger snap caught attention.
    Son claquement de doigts a attiré l'attention.
    Rustling or sudden noise caused by movement.
    The crunch of leaves under his feet was soothing.
    Le claquement des feuilles sous ses pieds était apaisant.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to clap', derived from the Latin 'claucare' meaning 'to close'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tongue click
    A sound produced by striking the tongue against the palate.
    claquement de langue
    finger snap
    Action of making a noise by pressing and releasing a finger.
    claquement de doigts
    make a clap
    Producing a sharp noise by striking something.
    faire un claquement

    Related Words

    to clap
    Making a sharp sound by striking.
    claquer
    click
    A small shock or clap sound.
    clique
    noise
    Indefinite sounds that may include claps.
    bruit

    Slang Meanings

    A sound of an object falling.
    He made a clap when the book fell.
    Il a fait un claquement quand le livre est tombé.
    A quick gesture that grabs attention.
    She made a clap to signal that she needed help.
    Elle a fait un claquement pour signaler qu'elle avait besoin d'aide.