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    Pat (en. Pat)

    /pat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A light and quick gesture with the hand, often to comfort or caress.
    She gave him a pat on the shoulder to comfort him.
    Elle lui a donné un pat sur l'épaule pour le réconforter.
    A light sound produced by an object falling or being touched.
    The cat's pat on the floor startled me.
    Le pat du chat sur le sol m'a fait sursauter.
    verb
    To give a light hit with the hand.
    He patted his dog behind the ears.
    Il a pat son chien derrière les oreilles.

    Etymology

    Uncertain origin, possibly derived from an old English word.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pat on the head
    A gesture of comfort or approval.
    pat sur la tête
    give a pat
    To inflict a light hit or touch.
    donner un pat

    Related Words

    tap
    Action of giving repeated light taps.
    tapoter
    caress
    A gentle gesture made with the hand.
    caresse

    Slang Meanings

    A small amount of money.
    He only has a pat to spend on coffee.
    Il a juste un pat à dépenser pour le café.
    A slight insult or mockery.
    His remark was a pat disguised as a compliment.
    Sa remarque était un pat déguisé en compliment.