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    Battement (en. Beat)

    [batə.mɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Movement of beating in dance.
    The dancer performed a graceful leg beat.
    Le danseur a effectué un battement de jambe grâcieux.
    A rhythm that repeats.
    The heartbeat is essential for life.
    Le battement du cœur est essentiel pour la vie.
    The action of beating, striking.
    There is a constant beat of rain on the roof.
    Il y a un battement constant de la pluie sur le toit.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'battre' and the suffix '-ment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heartbeat
    Normal heart rhythm.
    battement de cœur
    wingbeat
    Movement of a bird's wings.
    battement d'ailes

    Related Words

    to beat
    Action of striking, tapping.
    battre
    drumbeat
    Sound produced by a drum.
    battement de tambour

    Slang Meanings

    A constant rhythm.
    It's all good; I've got the beat of the music in my head.
    Ça va, j'ai le battement de la musique dans la tête.
    A situation where things go regularly.
    After a week of work, I'm in the groove.
    Après une semaine de travail, je suis dans le battement.