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    Batailles (en. Battles)

    /ba.taj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Armed conflict between armies.
    The Battle of Waterloo marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars.
    La bataille de Waterloo a marqué la fin des guerres napoléoniennes.
    Military engagement.
    They prepared for the battle that would determine the outcome of the war.
    Ils se sont préparés pour la bataille qui allait déterminer l'issue de la guerre.
    Struggle or combat in a figurative sense.
    He is leading a battle for social justice.
    Il mène une bataille pour la justice sociale.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'battalia', related to the verb 'battare' which means to strike.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to retreat
    To withdraw from a combat position.
    battre en retraite
    to win a battle
    To achieve victory in a conflict.
    gagner une bataille
    to lead the battle
    To direct a fight or struggle.
    mener la bataille

    Related Words

    fight
    Physical confrontation between opponents.
    combat
    war
    State of conflict between states or groups.
    guerre
    strategy
    Plan of action to win a battle.
    stratégie

    Slang Meanings

    To have disagreements with someone.
    They fought over silly reasons.
    Ils se sont battus pour des raisons idiotes.
    To be in disagreement on a subject.
    It’s a real battle between them on this issue.
    C'est une vraie bataille entre eux sur cette question.