bang in French
bang in French is pan, coup, détonation — bang means a sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
bang in French
pan
A sudden percussive sound, such as made by the firing of a gun, slamming of a door, etc.
coup
A sudden percussive noise.
détonation
A sudden percussive noise.
coup
A strike upon an object causing such a noise.
détonation
An explosion.
explosion
An explosion.
point d'exclamation
claquer
(intransitive) To make sudden loud noises, and often repeatedly, especially by exploding or hitting something.
cogner
(intransitive) To make sudden loud noises, and often repeatedly, especially by exploding or hitting something.
baiser
(slang, ambitransitive, vulgar) To engage in sexual intercourse.
niquer
(slang, ambitransitive, vulgar) To engage in sexual intercourse.
tirer sa crampe
(slang, ambitransitive, vulgar) To engage in sexual intercourse.
marteler
(with "in") To hammer or to hit anything hard.
cogner
(with "in") To hammer or to hit anything hard.
frapper
(with "in") To hammer or to hit anything hard.
What does "bang" mean?
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noun A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
"The door slammed shut with a loud bang."
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verb To hit something hard, often producing a loud noise.
"She banged on the door until someone answered."
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noun In plural, a fringe of hair cut straight across the forehead (chiefly US).
"She got her bangs trimmed before the school photos."
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bang in a sentence
- The door slammed shut with a loud bang.
- We heard a bang from the kitchen and rushed to see what had fallen.
- She banged on the door until someone answered.
- She got her bangs trimmed before the school photos.
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What is "bang" in French?
"bang" in French is pan, coup, détonation. bang means: A sudden loud noise, such as an explosion or a hard impact.
How do you use "bang" in a sentence?
Example: "The door slammed shut with a loud bang." In French, "bang" is pan, coup, détonation.
Are there other ways to say "bang" in French?
Yes — French has 12 translations listed for "bang": pan, coup, détonation, explosion, point d'exclamation, claquer.
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