Frappés (en. Struck)
[fʁape]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To be struck at a certain angle.
He struck the ball with conviction.
Il a frappé le ballon avec conviction.
To receive a blow or an impact.
He was struck by a sudden idea.
Il a été frappé par une idée soudaine.
adjective
Who has undergone a blow or shock.
The strikes were clearly visible on the surface.
Les frappés étaient clairement visibles sur la surface.
The state of something that has been hit.
The dents from the car reflected the accident.
Les frappés de la voiture témoignaient de l'accident.
Etymology
From the verb 'frapper', from Latin 'frappare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
struck by lightning
To be surprised or shocked unexpectedly.
frappé par la foudre
struck punch
A violent blow given to someone.
coup de poing frappé
Related Words
hit
To execute a blow on something or someone.
frapper
hitting
Action of hitting.
frappement
Slang Meanings
To be in a state of intoxication.
He was quite drunk after the party.
Il était bien frappé après la fête.
To have a strong or emotional reaction.
She was struck by the beauty of the landscape.
Elle était frappée par la beauté du paysage.