IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Actions et réactions physiques

to strike forcefully with a sharp blow

frapper, donner un coup

to hit or punch lightly and quickly, often in a playful or teasing manner

pousser, tapoter

to beat someone or something with a closed fist quickly and forcefully

donner un coup de poing à

to forcibly pull something apart into pieces

déchirer

to hit or strike with force, often accidentally

heurter, cogner

to hit using hands or weapons

frapper, donner un coup à, donner des coups à, mettre un coup à, mettre des coups à

to push forcefully with a quick, strong movement, often using hands or body

pousser, bousculer

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

écorcher, érafler, égratigner

to push a knife or other sharp object into someone to injure or kill them

poignarder

to block the throat, hinder breathing and cause suffocation

étrangler, s'étouffer

to fight or contend against someone or something, often in a physical or armed conflict

combattre, lutter contre

to hit or strike something with a sweeping motion

frapper, balayer

to attack or handle someone or something roughly, causing severe injury or damage

mutiler, attaquer violemment

to beat or strike repeatedly with force, often in a violent or uncontrolled manner

frapper violemment, battre

to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

fondre sur, se précipiter sur

to hit or strike heavily with the hand or a blunt object, producing a dull, muffled sound

frapper brusquement, cogner

to deliver a quick, sharp punch with a straight arm, often used in boxing to hit an opponent

donner un coup rapide, frapper rapidement

to wrestle or struggle closely with someone, using hands or the body

lutter, se battre

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

claquer, frapper