English–French
“battle” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/bataj/
Example
La bataille a duré toute la nuit.
The battle lasted all night.
How to say “battle” in French
“Battle” in French is bataille.
Two opposing sides collide in a sustained struggle, whether on a battlefield or over a shared goal.
Example sentences with bataille
Ils ont finalement remporté la bataille.
They finally won the battle.
Tips for using bataille
- Bataille is feminine, so standard forms include une bataille and cette bataille; its broad use covers both literal combat and serious figurative struggles.