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clap

UK
/klæp/
US
/klæp/
clap along

Translations

clapnoun
claps
pl
UK
/klæp/
US
/klæp/
The audience gave a loud clap after the performance.
Le public a fait un applaudissement sonore après le spectacle.
claquementSurtout pour un bruit sec et soudain.
A clap of thunder startled everyone in the room.
Un claquement de tonnerre a surpris tout le monde dans la pièce.
petite tapePour un coup léger donné avec la paume.
She gave the horse a reassuring clap on the neck.
Elle a donné une petite tape rassurante au cheval sur l'encolure.
Additional translations
chaude-pisseFamilier.
Synonyms
applause
cheer
ovation
handclap
acclamation
clapverb
clapped
Past Simple
clapped
Past Participle
clapping
Gerund
UK
/klæp/
US
/klæp/
frapperAvec la paume de la main, souvent dans une formule de félicitations ou d'encouragement.
He clapped his friend on the back for a job well done.
Il a frappé son ami dans le dos pour le féliciter du travail bien fait.
The audience began to clap after the performance ended.
Le public a commencé à applaudir après la fin du spectacle.
Additional translations
retentirPour un bruit soudain et fort, notamment le tonnerre.
plaquerPour poser ou appliquer rapidement et avec force.
Synonyms
applaud
strike
slap
bang
hit

Definitions

clapnoun
A sudden, loud sound made by striking the palms of the hands together.
The audience gave a loud clap after the performance.
A single, sudden, loud noise, such as thunder.
A clap of thunder startled everyone in the room.
A venereal disease, specifically gonorrhea.
He went to the clinic to get treatment for the clap.
A quick, light blow delivered with the flat of the hand.
She gave the horse a reassuring clap on the neck.
clapverb
To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound, often as a sign of approval or appreciation.
The audience began to clap after the performance ended.
To strike (someone or something) with the flat of the hand as a gesture of encouragement or congratulation.
He clapped his friend on the back for a job well done.
To make a sudden, loud noise similar to clapping, often used to describe thunder.
Thunder clapped loudly in the distance as the storm approached.
To place or put something quickly and forcefully, often with a sharp sound, usually followed by an adverb or preposition.
He clapped his hand over her mouth before she could scream.
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