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    Bataille (en. Battle)

    /ba.taj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Armed conflict, war between two armies.
    The Battle of Waterloo is a major historical event.
    La bataille de Waterloo est un événement historique majeur.
    Struggle between two opponents.
    They engaged in an intellectual battle.
    Ils se sont engagés dans une bataille intellectuelle.
    Confrontation or competition in a particular field.
    The battle of ideas rages in modern society.
    La bataille des idées fait rage dans la société moderne.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bataille', derived from Latin 'battalia' which means 'combat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pitched battle
    Organized conflict between opposing forces.
    bataille rangée
    win a battle
    Achieving victory in a confrontation.
    gagner une bataille
    lose a battle but win the war
    Experiencing a temporary failure but succeeding later.
    perdre une bataille mais gagner la guerre
    battle of nerves
    Psychological conflict where one seeks to destabilize the opponent.
    bataille de nerfs

    Related Words

    to fight
    To fight against an opponent.
    combattre
    military
    Related to the army, armed forces.
    militaire
    war
    Large-scale armed conflict.
    guerre

    Slang Meanings

    Ruckus or turmoil.
    There was a real battle in the classroom.
    Il y a eu une vraie bataille dans la salle de classe.
    Fierce competition.
    It was a battle for first prize.
    C'était une bataille pour le premier prix.