clap

• Action de frapper les paumes des mains l'une contre l'autre, généralement pour exprimer l'approbation ou attirer l'attention ; bruit sec qui en résulte.

A noun referring to the act of striking the palms of the hands together, typically to show appreciation or attract attention.

1. Sound of applauseA2formal

   A sudden loud sound made by striking the palms of the hands together, typically as applause.

   claquement de mains

   • The audience gave a loud clap after the performance.
   • A single clap echoed in the empty hall.
   • He received a warm clap from the crowd.

   Synonymeshandclap

2. Sudden loud noiseB1formal

   A sudden explosive sound, like thunder or a slap.

   Bruit sec et soudain

   • A clap of thunder startled everyone in the room.
   • The door shut with a loud clap.
   • The clap of the waves against the rocks was deafening.

   Synonymesbangboomburstcrackcrashpopreportthunderclap

• Verbe désignant l'action de frapper ses paumes l'une contre l'autre, généralement pour exprimer l'appréciation ou l'approbation, ou pour produire un bruit sec.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking the palms of the hands together, typically to show appreciation or approval, or to make a sharp sound.

1. ApplaudA1formal

   To strike the palms of the hands together repeatedly to show approval or appreciation.

   applaudir

   • The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
   • She clapped her hands in delight.
   • Everyone clapped when the winner was announced.

   Synonymesacclaimapplaudcheer

   Antonymesboohissjeer

2. Strike or slapB1informal

   To hit someone or something quickly with the palm of the hand.

   frapper avec la paume

   • He clapped his friend on the back in congratulations.
   • She clapped the dust off her trousers.
   • The teacher clapped her hands to get the students' attention.

   Synonymescuffslapsmackspankthwackwhack

3. Place quicklyB2informal

   To put something somewhere quickly and firmly.

   poser rapidement et fermement

   • He clapped his hat on his head and left.
   • She clapped the book shut.
   • They clapped the handcuffs on the suspect.

   Synonymesbangdumpplumpplunkshoveslamslapthrust

Variantes phrasalclap onclap up