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How do you say "to hit" in French?
frapper
In French, "to hit" is frapper.
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Pronunciation
frah-PAY. Two syllables with stress on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
A regular ER verb. Forms: je frappe, tu frappes, il/elle frappe, nous frappons, vous frappez, ils/elles frappent. Double 'p' in singular forms.
Example sentence
Il frappe à la porte.
He hits the door (knocks).
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How to remember frapper
Frapper has a hard 'p' sound, like the impact of a strike or blow. The doubled consonant emphasizes the force.
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Questions about frapper
How do you say "to hit" in French?
In French, "to hit" is frapper. It is a noun.
How is frapper written in French?
frapper is written using the standard French script.
How is frapper used in a sentence?
Use frapper as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il frappe à la porte. (He hits the door (knocks).).
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