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tapage

racket, uproar

noun tah-PAHZH Rare

Usage Note

Tapage refers to a loud disturbance, especially at night; tapage nocturne is the legal term for noise disturbance and is a minor offence in French law. The related adjective tapageur/tapageuse means both noisy and ostentatious. Do not confuse with tapas or taper (to hit).

Examples

"Les voisins font du tapage la nuit."

Natural Translation

The neighbours are making a racket at night.

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