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    Bétail (en. Cattle)

    /be.tɑj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A collection of livestock like cows, sheep, and pigs.
    The cattle graze in the field.
    Le bétail paît dans le champ.
    Animals in general, especially domesticated ones, considered as an economic resource.
    The farmer takes care of his cattle diligently.
    Le fermier s'occupe de son bétail avec soin.
    A term used to refer to livestock raised for meat.
    The market is saturated with cattle this year.
    Le marché est saturé de bétail cette année.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capitalis' which means 'wealthy,' referring to wealth in animals.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have cattle
    To own livestock.
    avoir du bétail
    to raise cattle
    To raise animals for production.
    faire du bétail
    to herd one's cattle
    To drive or guide animals to a place.
    mener son bétail

    Related Words

    breeding
    The act of raising animals for their production.
    élevage
    farm
    A place where animals are raised and plants are grown.
    ferme
    agriculture
    The set of activities aimed at producing foodstuffs.
    agriculture

    Slang Meanings

    Big game
    He caught a huge cattle during the hunt.
    Il a capturé un bétail énorme pendant la chasse.
    A group of people considered as a whole
    He treats everyone like cattle.
    Il traite tout le monde comme un bétail.