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    Frappent (en. Strike)

    /fʁa.pɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Produce a shock by hitting something.
    They are knocking on the door to enter.
    Ils frappent à la porte pour entrer.
    Touch or hit with an impact.
    The waves hit the rocks.
    Les vagues frappent les rochers.
    Hit insistently.
    He claps his hands to attract attention.
    Il frappent les mains pour attirer l'attention.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'frapper', derived from Latin 'frappare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    knock on the door
    Asking to enter by making noise at the door.
    frapper à la porte
    hit hard
    Acting energetically or effectively.
    frapper fort
    strike the heart
    Touching someone emotionally.
    frapper le cœur

    Related Words

    hit
    Action of delivering a blow.
    frapper
    strike
    The result of a blow delivered.
    frappe
    striking
    Action of hitting or colliding.
    frappement

    Slang Meanings

    To hit someone
    He said he was going to hit him, it's just bravado.
    Il a dit qu'il allait le frapper, c'est juste de la bravade.
    Struck by luck
    He felt struck by luck after winning the lottery.
    Il s'est senti frappé par la chance après avoir gagné à la loterie.