English–French

“hit” in French

French

Alsofrapper · cogner · heurter

Pronunciation

IPA/tape/

Example

Ne tape pas sur la table.

Don't hit the table.

Illustration for taper (hit)

How to say “hit” in French

“Hit” in French is taper.

A quick strike that lands on a surface, a person, a door, or a keyboard.

Full entry for taper: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with taper

Il faut taper le mot de passe pour se connecter.

You have to type in the password to log in.

Tips for using taper

  • The construction changes the sense: taper sur quelqu'un means hit someone, taper à la porte means knock, and taper au clavier means type.

Other French words for “hit”

Il a frappé la porte.

He hit the door.

Il a cogné son frère.

He hit his brother.

La voiture a heurté un arbre.

The car hit a tree.

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