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    Battue (en. Beaten)

    /ba.ty/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of beating or being beaten in a fight or competition.
    The outcome of this match was a surprise to everyone.
    La battue de ce match a été une surprise pour tout le monde.
    Collective hunting where animals are pushed by drives.
    We organized a drive to hunt game.
    Nous avons organisé une battue pour chasser le gibier.
    Plowed area of land in agriculture.
    This field is ideal for wheat cultivation.
    Cette battue est idéale pour la culture de blé.
    verb
    Action of beating or striking.
    He defeated his rival during the competition.
    Il a battu son rival lors de la compétition.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'battre', of Latin origin 'battuere', which means to strike.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hunting drive
    Action of driving game during a collective hunt.
    battue de chasse
    to be on a hunt
    To be in the midst of fighting or battling.
    être en battue
    to organize a drive
    To organize a collective hunt.
    faire une battue

    Related Words

    fighter
    One who beats or strikes.
    battant
    to beat
    Action of hitting with force.
    battre
    battle
    Confrontation or fight between groups.
    bataille

    Slang Meanings

    A crushing defeat.
    He took a beating tonight at poker.
    Il a pris une battue ce soir au poker.
    A forced or fast march.
    They made a drive to arrive on time.
    Ils ont fait une battue pour arriver à l'heure.