French Conversation · Level 101
60 words
French word
frappant
Pronunciation
IPA/fʁapɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivestriking
Example
Le contraste est frappant.
The contrast is striking.
More examples
C'est frappant de voir combien ils se ressemblent.
It's striking to see how much they resemble each other.
Core concept
A sharp visual or mental impact that makes one feature stand out from everything around it.
Common phrases
un exemple frappant
a striking example
un détail frappant
a striking detail
Similar words
impressionnant: Impressive and difficult to forget.
remarquable: Remarkable for a clearly outstanding quality or value.
notable: Noteworthy for a clear and distinctive feature.
Definition in French
Qui attire fortement l'attention par un caractère remarquable ou surprenant.
Word origin
French formed frappant from the present participle of frapper, preserving the image of an impact that catches attention and extending it to remarkable features.
Usage tips
- Frappant commonly describes a contrast, difference, resemblance, or result, while impressionnant is broader and often more conversational.