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slap in the face in French

slap in the face in French is claque, gifle, soufflet.

slap in the face in French

claque
noun
(figuratively) Something unexpectedly said or done which causes shock or offense; an insult, rebuke, or rebuff.
gifle
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see slap,‎ in,‎ the,‎ face. (This sense is a translation hub.)
claque
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see slap,‎ in,‎ the,‎ face. (This sense is a translation hub.)
soufflet
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see slap,‎ in,‎ the,‎ face. (This sense is a translation hub.)
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What is "slap in the face" in French?

"slap in the face" in French is claque, gifle, soufflet.

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Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "slap in the face": claque, gifle, soufflet.

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