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    Bâton (en. Stick)

    [batɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A long and rigid object, usually made of wood or metal.
    He uses a stick to walk on the trails.
    Il utilise un bâton pour marcher sur les sentiers.
    An instrument used for striking, as in sports.
    The hockey player holds his stick with both hands.
    Le joueur de hockey tient son bâton avec deux mains.
    A symbol of authority or power.
    The judge held his stick during the session.
    Le juge tenait son bâton pendant la séance.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bastun', derived from Latin 'bastō', meaning 'bat or stick'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a stick in the wheels
    To be faced with an obstacle.
    avoir un bâton dans les roues
    to leave someone on the stick
    Not to help someone in a difficult situation.
    laisser quelqu'un sur le bâton
    to worry about a minor thing
    To worry about a trivial matter.
    s'en faire avec un bâton

    Related Words

    bar association president
    Lawyer who leads a bar association.
    bâtonnier
    walking stick
    Equipment used for hiking.
    bâton de marche
    rock candy
    A type of hard candy.
    bâton de sucre

    Slang Meanings

    To have bad luck
    He really has a stick in the wheels today.
    Il a vraiment un bâton dans les roues aujourd'hui.
    To hit someone verbally
    He threw a stick at him during the discussion.
    Il lui a balancé un bâton en pleine discussion.