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    Battaient (en. Were beating)

    /ba.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Struck or hit something repeatedly.
    The waves were beating against the rocks forcefully.
    Les vagues battaient les rochers avec force.
    Refers to a regular rhythm or beat.
    The musicians' hearts were beating to the same tempo.
    Le cœur des musiciens battaient au même tempo.
    Concerns the action of beating in the sense of defeating or surpassing.
    The teams were beating their opponents during the match.
    Les équipes battaient leurs adversaires lors du match.

    Etymology

    Comes from Old French 'batre', derived from Latin 'batere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strike while the iron is hot
    Act quickly when the opportunity arises.
    battre le fer pendant qu'il est chaud
    be in full swing
    Be at the peak of activity.
    battre son plein
    retreat
    Withdraw from a difficult situation.
    battre en retraite

    Related Words

    beat
    Action of striking or defeating.
    battre
    beaten
    Who has suffered a defeat or who has been struck.
    battu
    beating
    Action of beating, or the rhythm of a heart.
    battement

    Slang Meanings

    Hit with energy.
    He was beating his helmet on the ground in rage.
    Il battaient son casque sur le sol de rage.
    Make a lot of noise.
    The children were joyfully clapping their hands.
    Les enfants battaient joyeusement des mains.