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knockverb
knocked
Past Simple
knocked
Past Participle
knocking
Gerund
UK
/nɒk/
US
/nɑːk/
Translations
He tends to knock every new idea that comes up in meetings.
Il a tendance à critiquer chaque nouvelle idée qui surgit en réunion.
renverserAu sens de faire tomber en frappant.
The wind knocked the sign over during the storm.
Le vent a renversé le panneau pendant la tempête.
heurterAu sens de collision ou de contact brusque.
He accidentally knocked the vase off the table.
Il a heurté accidentellement le vase et l’a fait tomber de la table.
frapperSurtout à une porte pour signaler sa présence.
She knocked on the door before entering the room.
Elle a frappé à la porte avant d'entrer dans la pièce.
Additional translations
cognerSpécialement pour un bruit mécanique irrégulier.
Definitions
To strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially at a door.
She knocked on the door before entering the room.
To collide with something, causing a sound or impact.
He accidentally knocked the vase off the table.
To criticize or find fault with someone or something.
He tends to knock every new idea that comes up in meetings.
To cause something to move or fall by striking it.
The wind knocked the sign over during the storm.
To make a pounding noise, often due to mechanical issues.
The engine started to knock, indicating a possible problem.
Synonyms
rap
bump
tap
bang
hit
strike
thump
pound
knocknoun
knocks
pl
UK
/nɒk/
US
/nɑk/
Translations
critiqueAu sens de remarque critique.
Despite the knocks from critics, the movie was a box office success.
Malgré les critiques des journalistes, le film a été un succès au box-office.
coup à la porte
There was a loud knock at the door, startling everyone in the room.
On a entendu un coup à la porte très fort, ce qui a surpris tout le monde dans la pièce.
coup durSens figuré.
Losing his job was a real knock to his confidence.
Perdre son emploi a été un vrai coup dur pour sa confiance en lui.
The car had a few knocks and scratches after the minor accident.
La voiture avait quelques chocs et rayures après le petit accident.
Additional translations
cliquetisSpécialement en mécanique automobile.
Definitions
A sound made by a sharp blow or series of blows, especially on a door to attract attention.
There was a loud knock at the door, startling everyone in the room.
A setback or misfortune.
Losing his job was a real knock to his confidence.
A critical remark or comment.
Despite the knocks from critics, the movie was a box office success.
A blow or impact, especially one causing damage or injury.
The car had a few knocks and scratches after the minor accident.
An irregular rattling sound in an internal-combustion engine caused by premature ignition of the fuel–air mixture.
The mechanic heard a knock in the engine and recommended a tune-up.
Synonyms
pound
thump
bang
tap
rap
knockadjective
UK
/nɒk/
US
/nɑːk/
Used attributively before a noun, especially in technical contexts (e.g., “knock sensor”)
Translations
de cliquetisTechnique automobile.
The car’s knock sensor detected irregular combustion.
Le capteur de cliquetis de la voiture a détecté une combustion irrégulière.
Definitions
Relating to, detecting, or caused by engine knocking or a sharp repetitive noise.
The car’s knock sensor detected irregular combustion.
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