English–French
“beating” in French
How to say “beating” in French
“Beating” in French is raclée.
A clash in which the opponent removes every realistic chance of fighting back.
Example sentences with raclée
L'équipe a reçu une raclée pendant le match.
The team took a beating during the game.
Tips for using raclée
- Raclée is familiar and often playful in tone, while défaite is a safer choice in formal contexts.
Other French words for “beating”
Il a été victime d'un matraquage pendant la manifestation.
He was the victim of a beating during the protest.