snap in French
snap in French is claquer, claquement de doigts, instantané — snap means to break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.
snap in French
claquer
A quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound.
claquement de doigts
The act of snapping the fingers; making a sound by pressing a finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing to strike the hand.
instantané
(informal) A photograph; a snapshot.
photo
(informal) A photograph; a snapshot.
photographie
(informal) A photograph; a snapshot.
rompre
claquer des doigts
(transitive) A video of a person snapping their fingers.
Alternative snapping technique
To snap one's fingers: to make a snapping sound, often by pressing the thumb and an opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm; alternatively, by bringing the index finger quickly down onto the middle finger and thumb.
What does "snap" mean?
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verb To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.
"The branch snapped under his weight."
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verb To speak suddenly and sharply, often out of irritation.
"She snapped at him for being late again."
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noun A quick photograph.
"He took a snap of the sunset on his phone."
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adjective Made suddenly, without much thought or planning.
"It was a snap decision to move abroad."
snap in a sentence
- The branch snapped under his weight.
- The pencil snapped in half.
- She snapped at him for being late again.
- He took a snap of the sunset on his phone.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "snap" in French?
"snap" in French is claquer, claquement de doigts, instantané. snap means: To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.
How do you use "snap" in a sentence?
Example: "The branch snapped under his weight." In French, "snap" is claquer, claquement de doigts, instantané.
Are there other ways to say "snap" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "snap": claquer, claquement de doigts, instantané, photo, photographie, rompre.
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