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    Bats (en. Beats)

    /bɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Instrument used to hit a ball in sports like baseball.
    He hit the ball with his bat.
    Il a frappé la balle avec son bat.
    Person who plays a percussion instrument.
    He is a talented drummer in the band.
    Il est un batteur talentueux dans le groupe.
    Term referring to a group of people playing a board game involving turns.
    The bats in card games are always exciting.
    Les bats de cartes sont toujours excitants.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Old French 'bataille', meaning 'to beat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bats in the ceiling
    Expression to refer to someone who is completely crazy.
    bats au plafond
    keep the beat
    To rhythm or mark time in music.
    bats la mesure
    to have talent
    To have talent or skill.
    avoir du bat

    Related Words

    drummer
    Musician who plays a percussion instrument.
    batteur
    bat
    Instrument used to hit a ball.
    batte
    to beat
    Action of hitting or striking something.
    battre

    Slang Meanings

    Crazy in someone's eyes.
    He is completely bats with his ideas.
    Il est complètement bats avec ses idées.
    Spender or extravagant.
    After the party, he was bats with all the money he had spent.
    Après la fête, il était bats avec tout l'argent qu'il avait dépensé.