How do you pronounce 'Smacks' and 'frapper'?

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What is an example sentence for Smacks in French?

English: "The teacher smacks the desk to get attention." | French: "L'enseignant frappe sur le bureau pour attirer l'attention."

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smacks Meaning in French (smacks signification en français)

Q: What is 'frapper' called in English?

'frapper' in English is called "Smacks". Smacks refers to: Frapper quelqu'un ou quelque chose vivement, généralement avec la main ouverte ou un objet plat, produisant souvent un bruit fort.

verbfrapper, sentir

nouncoup

frapper in English:smacks

Phonetic:fʁape

Plural: smacks

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de smacks en français est frapper, sentir, coup. (Frapper quelqu'un ou quelque chose vivement, généralement avec la main ouverte ou un objet plat, produisant souvent un bruit fort.)

Definitions of Smacks

1
verb
frapper
To hit someone or something sharply, typically with an open hand or a flat object, often producing a loud noise.
Frapper quelqu'un ou quelque chose vivement, généralement avec la main ouverte ou un objet plat, produisant souvent un bruit fort.
2
noun
coup
A sharp blow or slap, often delivered with an open hand.
Un coup vif ou une gifle, souvent donné avec la main ouverte.
3
verb
sentir
To have a strong or characteristic flavor or smell of something, often implying a hint or suggestion.
Avoir une saveur ou une odeur forte ou caractéristique de quelque chose, impliquant souvent un soupçon ou une suggestion.

Example Sentences

“The teacher smacks the desk to get attention.”

L'enseignant frappe sur le bureau pour attirer l'attention.

“The smacks of the waves against the shore were rhythmic.”

Les coups des vagues contre le rivage étaient rythmés.

“This story smacks of a cover-up.”

Cette histoire sent la dissimulation.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

giflerclaquerflairer

In English:

hits slaps strikeswallops

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

caressercaresser

In English:

caressespatsstrokes

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivesmack

past tensesmacked

present participlesmacking

nounsmacker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

smack dabidiom

Exactly; precisely in the middle or at a specific location.

smack of somethingphrasal_verb

To have a strong indication or suggestion of something, often negative.

smack one's lipsexpression

To make a sound with one's lips, indicating enjoyment or anticipation of food.