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
frapper
(intransitive) To rap one's knuckles against something, especially wood.
What does "knock" mean?
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verb To strike something, especially a door, sharply with the knuckles or an object.
"Someone is knocking at the front door."
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verb To criticize someone or something.
"Critics knocked the film for its weak script."
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noun A sharp rapping sound, or a blow or setback.
"She heard a knock at the door and went to answer it."
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knock in a sentence
- Someone is knocking at the front door.
- I knocked three times, but nobody answered the door.
- Critics knocked the film for its weak script.
- Don't knock his cooking until you have actually tried it.
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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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