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    Frappant (en. Striking)

    /fʁa.pɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having the ability to surprise or captivate.
    His speech was striking in its clarity.
    Son discours était frappant par sa clarté.
    Resembling a blow or a sudden attack.
    The sound of the closing door was striking.
    Le bruit de la porte qui se ferme était frappant.
    Describing a strong visual impression.
    The painting was striking for its bright colors.
    Le tableau était frappant par ses couleurs vives.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'frapper', which means to strike.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a striking child
    a child who stands out due to their appearance or behavior.
    un enfant frappant
    a striking phenomenon
    an event or object that attracts attention.
    un phénomène frappant
    a striking truth
    a truth that shocks or surprises.
    une vérité frappante

    Related Words

    strike
    Causing an impact or a hit.
    frapper
    blow
    A blow, usually strong.
    frappe
    striking
    The action of striking.
    frappement

    Slang Meanings

    Impressive enough to evoke a strong emotion.
    This movie was really striking, I still get chills from it.
    Ce film était vraiment frappant, j'en ai encore des frissons.
    Something bizarre or strange that attracts attention.
    Her haircut is striking, it doesn't go unnoticed.
    Sa coupe de cheveux est frappante, elle ne passe pas inaperçue.