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    Frappa (en. Hit)

    /fʁapa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of striking forcefully.
    He knocked on the door impatiently.
    Il frappa à la porte avec impatience.
    Having a significant impact or influence.
    This news struck everyone with astonishment.
    Cette nouvelle frappa tout le monde de stupeur.
    Performing a quick or brutal action.
    The wind hit the sails of the boat.
    Le vent frappa les voiles du bateau.

    Etymology

    From old French 'frapper', which means to hit or touch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    knock on the door
    Requesting entry by knocking on a door.
    frapper à la porte
    hit hard
    Acting with energy or determination.
    frapper fort
    hit the mark
    Hitting the target perfectly.
    frapper dans le mille

    Related Words

    frapper
    Verb meaning to beat, to hit.
    frapper
    striking
    Noun designating the action of striking.
    frappement

    Slang Meanings

    Hit without thinking.
    He hit without thinking, while being angry.
    Il a frappé sans frappa, tout en étant en colère.
    Doing something with force or energy.
    This artist struck with his performance on stage.
    Cet artiste frappa sa performance sur scène.