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    Frappait (en. Was hitting)

    /fʁa.pe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To touch or hit something with force.
    He was knocking on the door impatiently.
    Il frappait à la porte avec impatience.
    To produce a sound by striking a surface.
    The drums were beating to the rhythm of the music.
    Les tambours frappaient au rythme de la musique.
    To have a strong impact on something or someone.
    The news struck everyone who heard it.
    La nouvelle frappait tous ceux qui l'entendaient.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'frapper' in Old French, derived from the Latin 'frappare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit the mark
    To successfully reach a specific goal.
    frapper dans le mille
    to hit hard
    To have a significant impact or effect.
    frapper fort
    to knock on the door
    To make noise against a door to attract attention.
    frapper à la porte

    Related Words

    to hit
    To touch forcefully.
    frapper
    hit
    The action of hitting.
    frappe
    striking
    The effect of hitting.
    frappement

    Slang Meanings

    Hit hard
    He really hit hard this time.
    Il a vraiment frappé fort cette fois-ci.
    Struck by an idea
    She was struck by a brilliant idea.
    Elle a été frappée par une idée brillante.