Tapage (en. Noise)
/ta.paʒ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Loud noise, racket.
The noise at night disturbed the sleep of the residents.
Le tapage nocturne a gêné le sommeil des habitants.
Noisy and often unpleasant distraction.
This noise in the street prevents me from concentrating.
Ce tapage dans la rue m'empêche de me concentrer.
Excessive and noisy agitation.
The children's noise in the park was joyful.
Le tapage des enfants dans le parc était joyeux.
Etymology
Derived from the verb "tapager," meaning to make noise.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to cause a commotion
To provoke significant noise or create disorder.
faire du tapage
noise at night
Excessive noise made during the night hours.
tapage nocturne
Related Words
tapager
To make noise.
tapager
Slang Meanings
To shout or make noise for no reason.
He always makes a commotion to attract attention.
Il fait toujours du tapage pour attirer l'attention.
To get involved in a noisy situation.
She is always at the center of the noise with her friends.
Elle est toujours au cœur du tapage avec ses amis.