claquer

Definitions of claquer
  1. verb
    move or strike with a noise
    synonyms: faire claquer
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    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  2. verb
    click repeatedly or uncontrollably
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    type of:
    faire, émettre, émettre un son
    make a certain noise or sound
  3. verb
    close violently
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    type of:
    fermer
    move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
  4. verb
    be killed or die;
    synonyms: crever, passer l'arme à gauche
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    casser sa pipe, crever, disparaître, décéder, mourir, étouffer
    pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
  5. verb
    make a sharp sound
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    type of:
    faire, émettre, émettre un son
    make a certain noise or sound
  6. verb
    cause to make a snapping sound
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    type of:
    bouger, changer de position
    move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
  7. verb
    make a rattling sound
    synonyms: cliqueter
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    type of:
    faire du bruit
    emit a noise
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