rap

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : réprimande pour une faute ; coup léger ou son de ce coup ; bavardage vif ; genre musical afro-américain avec des textes rimés débités en rythme ; ou action de frapper avec énergie.

A noun with multiple meanings: a reproach for a misdeed; a gentle blow or its sound; voluble conversation; a genre of African-American music featuring rhyming lyrics chanted to a beat; or the act of hitting vigorously.

1. Reproach or blameB2informal

   A criticism or punishment for a mistake or wrongdoing.

   Réprimande ou blâme

   • He took the rap for the team's failure.
   • She got a rap on the knuckles for being late.
   • The manager gave him a sharp rap for his carelessness.

   Synonymesblamecensurecondemnationcriticismrebukereproach

   Antonymesacclaimcommendationpraise

2. Gentle blowB1formal

   A light, quick hit or tap.

   coup léger

   • She gave him a playful rap on the arm.
   • A sharp rap on the door startled them.
   • He felt a rap on his shoulder and turned around.

   Synonymesflickknockpattap

3. Sound of a gentle blowB1formal

   The noise made by a light, quick hit.

   bruit d'un coup léger

   • The rap of the hammer echoed in the room.
   • I heard a rap on the window and looked up.
   • The only sound was the rap of rain against the glass.

   Synonymesknockpattap

4. Lively conversationB2informalamerican

   Casual, fluent, and engaging talk.

   Conversation animée

   • They had a good rap about old times.
   • We sat down for a rap about the project.
   • His rap was always entertaining and full of stories.

   Synonymesbanterchatchitchatconversationdiscussiongabpattertalk

5. Music genreA2informalamericanart

   A style of popular music where rhyming lyrics are spoken rhythmically over a beat, originating in African-American communities.

   rap (genre musical)

   • He loves listening to rap music.
   • Rap has become a global cultural phenomenon.
   • She writes her own rap lyrics about social issues.

   Synonymeship-hoprap music

6. Vigorous hitB2informal

   A strong, forceful strike.

   Coup vigoureux

   • He gave the table a rap with his fist.
   • The boxer delivered a hard rap to his opponent's jaw.
   • She gave the door a rap to get their attention.

   Synonymesbangbashblowcloutcrackhitknocksmackthumpwhack

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de frapper quelque chose d'un coup sec et rapide, ou d'interpréter des textes rythmés parlés sur un accompagnement musical.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking something with a quick, sharp blow, or to perform rhythmic spoken lyrics over a beat.

1. Strike sharplyB1formal

   To hit something quickly and sharply, often making a loud noise.

   frapper brusquement

   • He rapped the table with his knuckles to get attention.
   • She rapped the door three times before entering.
   • The teacher rapped the desk to quiet the class.

   Synonymesbanghitknockstriketapthump

2. Make light, repeated tapsB1formal

   To produce a series of light, quick sounds by tapping on a surface.

   tapoter

   • Rain rapped against the windowpane all night.
   • He rapped his fingers on the table while waiting.
   • The drummer rapped a steady beat on the snare.

   Synonymesdrumknockpattertap

3. Perform rap musicA2informal

   To perform a style of music characterized by rhythmic speech and rhyming lyrics, often over a beat.

   rapper

   • He rapped about his life experiences in the song.
   • She started rapping at a young age and became famous.
   • The artist rapped a verse that impressed the crowd.

   Synonymesemceerhymespit

4. Talk volublyB2informal

   To speak or talk in a lively, fluent, and often lengthy manner.

   Parler avec volubilité

   • He rapped on about his travels for hours.
   • She rapped with her friends about the latest news.
   • They rapped about politics until late at night.

   Synonymeschattergabjabberpatterprattlerattle onyakyap