Battra (en. Will beat)

[batrɑ]

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To hit someone or something with force.

He will beat the drum during the parade.

Il va battre le tambour pendant la parade.

To win against an opponent in a fight or competition.

The team managed to beat their rivals in the championship.

L'équipe a réussi à battre ses rivales lors du championnat.

To fight against someone.

They fought to defend their rights.

Ils se sont battus pour défendre leurs droits.

Latin origin "batere" meaning to strike.

strike while the iron is hot

Act immediately while the opportunity is favorable.

battre le fer tant qu'il est chaud

clap hands

Applaud.

battre des mains

retreat

Withdraw from a fight or situation.

battre en retraite

battle

Armed conflict between two or more groups.

bataille

beating

Action of hitting, regular movement.

battement

drummer

Musician who plays a percussion instrument.

batteur

To face a difficult situation.

He had to pound the pavement to find a job.

Il a dû battre le pavé pour trouver un emploi.

To unexpectedly surpass someone.

I expected to lose, but I beat his score.

Je m'attendais à perdre, mais j'ai battu son score.