frapper

frapper
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to hit
Noor a frappé le ballon qui a ensuite rebondi contre le mur.Noor hit the ball, which then bounced off the wall.
b. to strike
Le boxeur a frappé son adversaire avec force.The boxer struck his opponent with force.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to affect)
a. to strike
Malgré la maladie qui l'a frappée, ma grand-mère continue de sourire.Despite the illness that struck her, my grandmother continues to smile.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to surprise)
a. to strike
Son manque d'empathie m'a vraiment frappé.Her lack of empathy really struck me.
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