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tape

slap, pat

noun TAP Rare
Body & Health Movement

Usage Note

Tape is an informal word for a light slap or friendly pat — une tape dans le dos is a pat on the back. The related verb is taper (to hit or type). Not to be confused with English 'tape'; the French word for adhesive tape is le ruban adhésif or le scotch.

Examples

"Il lui a donné une tape amicale."

Natural Translation

He gave him a friendly pat.

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