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frappe

 

[ fraˈpeɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cold beverage

A frappe is a cold beverage made with coffee, milk, and sugar, typically blended with ice. It is a popular drink during hot weather.

Synonyms

blended coffee, iced coffee

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a frappe to cool off in the summer heat.
  • The café's menu offers a variety of frappes with different flavors.
Context #2 | Noun

frozen dessert

In some regions, a frappe refers to a frozen dessert made by blending fruit, sugar, and ice. It is a refreshing treat on a hot day.

Synonyms

frozen fruit blend, smoothie

Examples of usage

  • The tropical frappe was a delicious and fruity dessert.
  • She enjoyed the tangy flavor of the lemon frappe.

Translations

Translations of the word "frappe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frappé

🇮🇳 फ्रैप्पे

🇩🇪 Frappé

🇮🇩 frappé

🇺🇦 фраппе

🇵🇱 frappé

🇯🇵 フラッペ

🇫🇷 frappé

🇪🇸 frappé

🇹🇷 frappé

🇰🇷 프라페

🇸🇦 فْرابيه

🇨🇿 frappé

🇸🇰 frappé

🇨🇳 冰沙

🇸🇮 frappé

🇮🇸 frappé

🇰🇿 фраппе

🇬🇪 ფრაპე

🇦🇿 frappe

🇲🇽 frappé

Word origin

The word 'frappe' originated from the French word 'frapper,' which means 'to chill' or 'to strike.' It was first used in the context of a chilled coffee drink in Greece and has since evolved to include various cold beverages and frozen desserts around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,747, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.