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    Battre (en. Beat)

    /batʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Hitting someone or something with force.
    He beat the drum enthusiastically.
    Il a battu le tambour avec enthousiasme.
    Defeating an opponent in a contest or fight.
    They beat the opposing team at the championship.
    Ils ont battu l'équipe adverse au championnat.
    Stirring or shaking something energetically.
    She beat the eggs for the chocolate mousse.
    Elle a battu les œufs pour la mousse au chocolat.
    Producing a repeated noise.
    The wind was beating against the windows.
    Le vent battait contre les fenêtres.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'beat' comes from the Latin 'battĕre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strike while the iron is hot
    Take advantage of an opportunity while it is available.
    battre le fer tant qu'il est chaud
    flap wings
    Try to rise after a difficult period.
    battre des ailes
    retreat
    Withdraw from a difficult or negative situation.
    battre en retraite
    beat decisively
    Defeat decisively and without appeal.
    battre à plate couture
    reach a peak
    Reach a maximum level of activity or intensity.
    battre son plein

    Related Words

    fight
    A confrontation or physical struggle.
    combat
    strike
    The act of hitting or striking.
    frappe
    victor
    A person who has won a fight or competition.
    vainqueur
    conquest
    The act of conquering something or someone.
    conquête
    turmoil
    Agitation or disturbance.
    remous

    Slang Meanings

    Fight
    When you're in trouble, fight to get out of it.
    Quand tu es en difficulté, bats-toi pour t'en sortir.
    A bunch of losers
    They really are a bunch of losers after that defeat.
    Ils sont vraiment une bande de battus après cette défaite.