No. 654 in French
frappé
Chilled or struck.
In a sentence
Il a frappé à la porte avant d'entrer.
He knocked on the door before entering.
Here, "frappé" is used as a verb meaning "knocked" or "hit."
Ce café frappé est très rafraîchissant par une chaude journée.
This iced coffee is very refreshing on a hot day.
Here, "frappé" is used as an adjective meaning "iced" or "chilled."
L'idée m'a frappé soudainement.
The idea struck me suddenly.
Here, "frappé" is used metaphorically as a verb meaning "struck" or "hit" in the context of realization.
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