frappant

/fʁapɑ̃/

adjective B2

le (masc.) la (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

Close synonyms for "striking, spectacular."

Similar in other languages

Spanish

llamativo is the Spanish word for the same thing — both mean "striking."

Portuguese

marcante is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "striking."

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Last updated 2026-09-30