striking

• Décrit quelque chose de très visible, inhabituel ou attrayant, souvent en raison de son apparence ou de son effet.

Describes something that is very noticeable, unusual, or attractive, often because of its appearance or effect.

1. Visually impressive or noticeableB2formal

   Attracting attention by being unusual, extreme, or prominent in appearance.

   Frappant

   • She wore a striking red dress to the gala.
   • The painting is striking in its use of color and light.
   • He has a striking resemblance to his grandfather.

   Synonymesconspicuousdramaticeye-catchingimpressivenoticeableoutstandingprominentremarkable

   Antonymesinconspicuousnondescriptordinaryplainunobtrusiveunremarkable

2. Remarkable or dramaticB2formal

   Very impressive or effective in a way that stands out.

   Frappant, remarquable

   • There was a striking resemblance between the twins.
   • The report showed a striking increase in sales.
   • Her striking performance won her the award.

   Synonymesconspicuousdramaticextraordinaryimpressivenoticeableoutstandingprominentremarkablestunning

   Antonymesdullinconspicuousmediocreordinaryunimpressiveunobtrusiveunremarkable

• Nom désignant l'action de frapper, un contact physique entre deux objets ou personnes, ou le résultat d'un tel impact.

A noun referring to the physical coming together of two or more things, or the act of contacting one thing with another.

1. Physical impactB2formal

   The act of one object physically coming into contact with another, often with force.

   Impact physique

   • The striking of the hammer against the anvil echoed through the workshop.
   • The repeated striking of the waves against the cliff eroded the rock.
   • The sound of the striking of two swords was heard across the battlefield.

   Synonymesbeatingblowcollisioncontacthittingimpactpoundingsmashingstrikethumping

2. Act of hittingB2formal

   The action of making contact with something, especially as part of a deliberate action.

   Action de frapper

   • The striking of the match produced a small flame.
   • The boxer's striking was powerful and precise.
   • The striking of the gavel signaled the end of the session.

   Synonymesblowhithittingimpactknockstrike

• Verbe désignant un coup fort, l'arrêt du travail en signe de protestation, ou le fait de venir soudainement à l'esprit.

A verb used to indicate hitting forcefully, stopping work in protest, or suddenly coming to mind.

verbe irrégulier

1. Hit forcefullyA2formal

   To deliver a blow or hit something with force.

   Frapper avec force

   • He struck the ball with great power.
   • Lightning struck the tall tree during the storm.
   • She struck the table with her fist in anger.

   Synonymesbangbatterbeatbeltboxcloutcuffhitknockpoundpummelpunchrapslugsmiteswattapthrashthumpwhack

2. Stop working (labor action)B1formal

   Workers collectively refuse to work until their demands are met.

   faire grève

   • The factory workers went on strike for better wages.
   • Teachers struck over pay cuts.
   • The pilots threatened to strike next week.

   Synonymeswalk out

   Antonymeswork

3. Come to mind suddenlyB2informal

   An idea or thought suddenly occurs to someone.

   venir à l'esprit

   • It suddenly struck me that I forgot my keys.
   • The solution struck him while he was showering.
   • A brilliant idea struck her during the meeting.

   Synonymescome tohitspring to mind

4. Ignite or lightA2formal

   To produce a flame by rubbing a match or similar object.

   Frotter une allumette pour l'enflammer

   • He struck a match to light the candle.
   • She struck the lighter to start the fire.
   • Strike a match and we'll begin the campfire.

   Synonymesignitekindlelight

Variantes phrasalstrike downstrike offstrike outstrike up