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knock in French

knock in French is coup, frapper — knock means to strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.

knock in French

coup
noun
frapper
verb
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.

What does "knock" mean?

  1. verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
    "Someone is knocking at the front door."
  2. verb To criticize someone or something.
    "Critics knocked the film for its weak script."
  3. noun A sharp rapping sound, or a blow or setback.
    "She heard a knock at the door and went to answer it."

knock in a sentence

  • Someone is knocking at the front door.
  • Critics knocked the film for its weak script.
  • She heard a knock at the door and went to answer it.
  • Losing the contract was a real knock to the company's confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "knock" in French?

"knock" in French is coup, frapper. knock means: To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.

How do you use "knock" in a sentence?

Example: "Someone is knocking at the front door." In French, "knock" is coup, frapper.

Are there other ways to say "knock" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "knock": coup, frapper.

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