Battants (en. Fighters)

/batɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Pivoting panels that create an opening in a structure.

The door leaves were blown by the wind.

Les battants de la porte ont été gonflés par le vent.

Components of a window or door that open or close.

The window leaves need to be checked to ensure they function properly.

Les battants de la fenêtre doivent être vérifiés pour assurer leur bon fonctionnement.

Derived from the verb 'battre' in French, indicating the action of striking or beating.

door leaves

The parts of a door that open.

battants d'une porte

to make the leaves beat

Making noise because of doors opening or closing.

faire battre des battants

window leaves

The parts of a window that allow it to open.

battants de fenêtre

door

Structure allowing access to a space.

porte

window

Opening in a wall generally to let light through.

fenêtre

shutter

Panel that covers or protects a window.

volet

Refers to a person who is very active or makes a lot of noise.

This guy is a real go-getter, he never stops moving.

Ce type est un vrai battant, il ne cesse jamais de bouger.