thump

• Nom désignant un bruit sourd et lourd produit par l'impact d'objets lourds ou un coup fort donné avec la main.

A noun referring to a heavy, dull sound produced by the impact of heavy objects, or a heavy blow delivered with the hand.

1. Heavy dull soundB1informal

   A heavy, dull sound produced by the impact of heavy objects.

   bruit sourd et lourd

   • The book fell to the floor with a loud thump.
   • I heard a thump coming from the basement.
   • The box landed with a soft thump on the carpet.

   Synonymesbangbumpclompclunkcrashthud

2. Heavy blow with the handB1informal

   A heavy blow or hit, typically delivered with the hand.

   Coup violent porté avec la main

   • He gave the table a thump to get everyone's attention.
   • She felt a thump on her back from a friend greeting her.
   • The child received a gentle thump on the shoulder as a playful gesture.

   Synonymesbashblowcloutpunchslugsmacksockthwackwallopwhack

• Verbe désignant l'action de frapper fort ou de heurter quelque chose, souvent en produisant un bruit sourd et lourd.

A verb used to indicate the act of hitting or striking something heavily, often producing a dull, loud sound.

1. Move rhythmicallyB2informal

   To beat or pulse with a strong, regular rhythm, often referring to the heart or music.

   Battre en rythme

   • His heart thumped with excitement as he waited.
   • The bass thumped through the speakers all night.
   • She could feel her pulse thumping in her ears.

   Synonymesbeatdrumhammerpoundpulsatepulsethrob

2. Make a dull soundB1informal

   To produce a heavy, dull, muffled sound, like something heavy falling or hitting a soft surface.

   Produire un bruit sourd

   • The heavy book thumped onto the floor.
   • I heard a loud thump from the room next door.
   • The sack of potatoes thumped as it landed on the ground.

   Synonymesclunkthudthunk

3. Hit hardB1informal

   To strike someone or something heavily with the hand, fist, or a heavy object.

   Frapper violemment

   • He thumped the table with his fist in anger.
   • She thumped him on the back to congratulate him.
   • The boxer thumped his opponent with a powerful right hook.

   Synonymesbatterbeatbeltclouthitpoundpunchslugsmitesockstrikewallop

Variantes phrasalthump out