tapage

See also: tapagé

French

Etymology

From taper.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ta.paʒ/
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Noun

tapage m (plural tapages)

  1. noise (annoying sound)
    • 1894, Crafty, À travers Paris, page 6:
      Les équipages municipaux ont repris la route de leurs casernes, en menant un tapage égal à celui de leur arrivée.
      The municipal horses and carriages returned to their barracks, causing as much noise as when they arrived.

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Verb

tapage

  1. inflection of tapager:
    1. first/third-person singular present indicative/subjunctive
    2. second-person singular imperative

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