knock

• Nom désignant un bruit sec et audible produit par un choc sur une surface, généralement une porte, avec les phalanges ou un objet dur.

A noun referring to a sharp, audible sound made by striking a surface, typically a door, with the knuckles or a hard object.

1. Sound of hittingA2formal

   A sharp, repeated sound made by hitting a surface, especially a door.

   coup frappé

   • I heard a knock at the door.
   • There was a loud knock on the window.
   • She gave three quick knocks before entering.

   Synonymesbangraptapthudthump

2. Criticism or setbackB2informal

   An instance of criticizing someone or something, or a setback.

   critique, revers

   • He took a knock after losing the competition.
   • The review was a knock on the restaurant's service.
   • She received a knock for her careless mistake.

   Synonymesblowcriticismdisappointmentrebuffreversalsetback

• Verbe désignant l'action de frapper une surface avec un coup sec, généralement pour attirer l'attention ou déplacer quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking a surface with a sharp blow, typically to attract attention or cause something to move.

1. Strike a surfaceA1formal

   To hit a surface with a sharp blow, typically to attract attention or signal entry.

   frapper à une surface

   • She knocked on the door before entering.
   • He knocked loudly on the window to get her attention.
   • The child knocked the glass off the table by accident.

   Synonymesbangbeathammerhitpoundrapstriketapthump

2. Criticize or disparageB2informal

   To criticize someone or something, often unfairly or persistently.

   critiquer

   • Stop knocking his efforts; he's doing his best.
   • The critics knocked the movie for its weak plot.
   • She always knocks the local restaurants without trying them.

   Synonymesbadmouthbelittlecriticizedenigratedeprecatedisparagemalignput downrun down

   Antonymescommendcomplimentlaudpraise

3. Make a noiseA2informal

   To produce a sound by hitting something, often as a signal.

   frapper (pour signaler)

   • The engine started knocking after the long drive.
   • I heard a knocking sound coming from the basement.
   • The pipes knock when the water is turned on.

   Synonymesbangclunkhammerpoundraptapthump

Variantes phrasalknock againstknock downknock offknock outknock overknock up