clap in French
clap in French is chtouille, applaudir, balancer — clap means to strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
clap in French
chtouille
(slang, usually with "the") Gonorrhea.
applaudir
(intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
balancer
(transitive) To set or put, usually in haste.
jeter
(transitive) To set or put, usually in haste.
What does "clap" mean?
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verb To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
"The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show."
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noun The act of clapping, or the sharp sound it makes.
"He gave the winner a friendly clap on the back."
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noun A sudden, loud noise, especially of thunder.
"A clap of thunder made everyone jump."
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clap in a sentence
- The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show.
- She clapped her hands to get the children's attention.
- He gave the winner a friendly clap on the back.
- A clap of thunder made everyone jump.
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What is "clap" in French?
"clap" in French is chtouille, applaudir, balancer. clap means: To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
How do you use "clap" in a sentence?
Example: "The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show." In French, "clap" is chtouille, applaudir, balancer.
Are there other ways to say "clap" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "clap": chtouille, applaudir, balancer, jeter.
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