verb🔗ShareBiffer, rayer(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate."Please strike the last sentence."Veuillez biffer la dernière phrase.writingactiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrapper, atteindre(physical) To have a sharp or sudden effect."The sudden noise from the construction site struck the house, making the windows rattle. "Le bruit soudain du chantier a frappé la maison, faisant vibrer les fenêtres.appearancesensationtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnfoncer, planterTo thrust in; to cause to enter or penetrate."A tree strikes its roots deep."Un arbre enfonce profondément ses racines.actiontoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrapper, affecter(personal, social) To have a sharp or severe effect."The bad news struck a painful chord with my family; we were all deeply affected. "Les mauvaises nouvelles ont frappé une corde sensible dans ma famille ; nous avons tous été profondément affectés.actionsocietypersonmoralattitudetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrapper, toucherTo touch; to act by appulse."The teacher striking the bell signaled the end of class. "Le professeur frappant la cloche a signalé la fin du cours.actionphysicstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbattre, renverserTo take down, especially in the following contexts."The teacher striked the student's name from the roll. "Le professeur a rayé le nom de l'élève de la liste.actionmilitarysportwarpolicebusinesstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe mettre en marche, partirTo set off on a walk or trip."They struck off along the river."Ils se sont mis en marche le long de la rivière.actionwaytoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrapper, percuter, pénétrerTo pass with a quick or strong effect; to dart; to penetrate."The student quickly struck the correct answer on the test. "L'étudiant a rapidement trouvé la bonne réponse au test.actionphysicstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareéclater, surgirTo break forth; to commence suddenly; with into."to strike into reputation;  to strike into a run"éclater en réputation ; surgir dans une courseactioneventtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'attacher à quelque choseTo become attached to something; said of the spat of oysters."The oyster spat are striking to the rocks on the ocean floor. "Les naissains d'huîtres s'attachent aux rochers sur le fond marin.animalbiologyfishtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrapper, ratifierTo make and ratify."to strike a bargain"conclure un marchépoliticsgovernmentlawtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRassembler, nivelerTo level (a measure of grain, salt, etc.) with a straight instrument, scraping off what is above the level of the top."The baker carefully struck the flour measure to ensure all the cups were exactly level. "Le boulanger a soigneusement rassemblé la mesure de farine pour s'assurer que toutes les tasses étaient exactement au niveau.amountagriculturebusinessfoodtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAraserTo cut off (a mortar joint, etc.) even with the face of the wall, or inward at a slight angle."The mason carefully struck the mortar joints, making the wall look smooth and even. "Le maçon a arasé soigneusement les joints de mortier, ce qui a rendu le mur lisse et uniforme.architecturebuildingtechnicaltoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTomber sur, rencontrer soudainementTo hit upon, or light upon, suddenly."My eye struck a strange word in the text.  They soon struck the trail."Mon œil est tombé sur un mot étrange dans le texte. Ils ont bientôt trouvé la piste.actioneventprocesstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉcumer(sugar-making) To lade thickened sugar cane juice from a teache into a cooler."The worker striking the thick sugar cane juice from the teache into the cooler was very precise. "L'ouvrier qui écumait le jus de canne à sucre épais de la chaudière vers le refroidisseur était très précis.agriculturefoodindustryprocesstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEffleurer, frôlerTo stroke or pass lightly; to wave."The artist was striking a pose for the photographer, slowly moving her arm. "L'artiste prenait la pose pour le photographe, déplaçant lentement son bras.actionappearancetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvancé, poussé en avantTo advance; to cause to go forward; used only in the past participle."The teacher's new methods were striking a positive change in the students' attitudes. "Les nouvelles méthodes de l'enseignant ont suscité un changement positif dans l'attitude des élèves.actionprocesstoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉquilibrerTo balance (a ledger or account)."The accountant needs to strike the monthly expenses against the income to balance the company's ledger. "Le comptable doit équilibrer les dépenses mensuelles par rapport aux revenus pour équilibrer le grand livre de l'entreprise.businessfinancetoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe fait de frapper, coupThe act by which something strikes or is struck."The striking of the school bell signaled the end of the first class period. "Le coup de la cloche de l'école a signalé la fin de la première heure de cours.actioneventtoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFrappant, marquantMaking a strong impression."He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie."Il avait l'air tout à fait frappant dans son nouveau costume et sa cravate.appearancestylequalitytoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
