Punch (en. Punch)

/pʌnʧ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The action of hitting someone with the fist.
He took a punch right in the face.
Il a reçu un punch en pleine face.
A refreshing drink made from fruits and alcohol.
I made a punch for the party.
J'ai préparé un punch pour la fête.
verb
To hit with the fist.
He punched his opponent during the fight.
Il a punché son adversaire lors du combat.

Etymology

Of English origin, from the word 'punch' meaning to hit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fruit punch
A fruit-based drink, often alcoholic.
punch de fruits
to give a punch
To inflict a blow with the fist.
donner un punch
punch with flavor
A mixture of flavors in a drink.
punch au goût

Related Words

hit
Impact movement with a part of the body.
frappe
blow
Action of hitting.
coup
hostility
Feeling or expression of aggressiveness.
hostilité

Slang Meanings

Powerful blow
This boxer throws punches that hurt.
Ce boxeur donne des punches qui font mal.
Hit for even more impact
He punched up his joke to make it funnier.
Il a punché sa blague pour qu'elle soit plus drôle.