No. 5,764 in French
clap
"Clap" in French refers to a "film clapperboard" used in filmmaking.
In a sentence
Elle a donné un clap enthousiaste pour applaudir l'équipe.
She gave an enthusiastic clap to applaud the team.
Here 'clap' is used as a noun referring to the sound made when clapping.
Le réalisateur a utilisé le clap pour marquer le début de la scène.
The director used the clap to mark the beginning of the scene.
In this context, 'clap' refers to the sound or the device called a clapperboard used in filmmaking.
Il entendit un clap soudain venant de la pièce voisine.
He heard a sudden clap coming from the next room.
Here 'clap' represents a sharp, sudden sound, indicating an auditory effect.
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