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    Battent (en. Beat)

    /batɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of striking repeatedly.
    They beat the drum during the celebrations.
    Ils battent le tambour lors des célébrations.
    To produce a sound by striking.
    The waves crash against the rocks.
    Les vagues battent contre les rochers.
    Here is another meaning, in context.
    She beats eggs to make an omelet.
    Elle battent des œufs pour faire une omelette.

    Etymology

    From the Old French 'bater', with Germanic roots.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strike while the iron is hot
    Take advantage of a favorable opportunity.
    battre le fer pendant qu'il est chaud
    work day and night
    Work tirelessly.
    battre jour et nuit
    retreat
    Withdraw from a situation.
    battre en retraite

    Related Words

    beat
    The action of beating.
    battement
    to beat
    The action of hitting or defeating.
    battre
    to play cards
    Playing cards to win.
    battre aux cartes

    Slang Meanings

    To fight
    They were ready to fight for their cause.
    Ils étaient prêts à se battre pour leur cause.
    To pound the pavement
    He spent hours pounding the pavement searching for a job.
    Il a passé des heures à battre le pavé à la recherche d'un emploi.