French translation of whack is 
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Meaning of "whack" in English

The word "whack" in English can be used in various contexts. Primarily, it denotes a sharp blow or slap, often delivered with a hand or an implement. It can also mean to hit or strike something forcefully. Moreover, "whack" might refer to an attempt or a try at something, as in giving it a "good whack." Additionally, informally, it can describe someone or something as crazy or unconventional, often expressed as "out of whack."

Meaning of "whack" in French

In French, the word "whack" is adopted from English and is employed in similar informal contexts. It conveys the idea of striking or hitting something suddenly and with force. It can also be used metaphorically to denote dealing with a problem or situation decisively. As a colloquial term, it may be used in specific scenarios that mirror English usage, but with less frequency in everyday language.

Pronunciation of "whack" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /wæk/

Pronunciation Variations: Across different English-speaking regions, "whack" is generally pronounced consistently, although slight variations might occur in accent or intonation in dialects like Cockney or some Southern American accents.

Pronunciation of "whack" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /wak/

Pronunciation Variations: The French pronunciation of "whack" mirrors its English counterpart, as it is a borrowed term. Slight differences may arise from regional French accents, particularly in how the 'w' sound is articulated, but it remains generally uniform.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He gave the ball a whack with his bat. (Il a donné un coup à la balle avec sa batte.)
2. I heard a loud whack when the book fell. (J'ai entendu un grand coup quand le livre est tombé.)
3. She decided to have a whack at painting. (Elle a décidé de tenter la peinture.)
4. The door swung open with a whack. (La porte s'est ouverte avec un claquement.)
5. He's a bit out of whack today. (Il est un peu déréglé aujourd'hui.)
6. The carpenter gave the nail a good whack. (Le menuisier a donné un bon coup au clou.)
7. Let's give it another whack and see if it works. (Essayons encore une fois pour voir si ça marche.)
8. The machine made a strange whack noise. (La machine a fait un bruit de coup étrange.)
9. She's been whacking weeds all afternoon. (Elle a passé l'après-midi à couper les mauvaises herbes.)
10. That old clock is always whack on time. (Cette vieille horloge est toujours déréglée.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "whack" in English

Synonyms: hit, strike, slap, bash, pound, smack, clout, thump, blow, punch.

Antonyms: miss, avoid, dodge, neglect, overlook, evade, ignore, bypass, skip, disregard.

Similar Words: knock, beat, thrash, belt, cuff, whump, thwack, bang, welt, chop.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "whack" in French

Synonyms: coup, frappe, tape, battement, choc, heurt, claque, bourrade, tape, tapotement.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: impact, heurt, frappement, percussion, choc, collision, secousse, tape, pente, claquement.

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