English–French

“stick” in French

French

Alsocoller · apposer · bâtonnet

Pronunciation

IPA/batɔ̃/

Example

Le chien joue avec un bâton.

The dog plays with a stick.

Illustration for bâton (stick)

How to say “stick” in French

“Stick” in French is bâton.

A simple wooden rod carried in the hand, changing from walking support to striking tool or pointer according to its use.

Full entry for bâton: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bâton

Le chef d'orchestre lève son bâton.

The conductor raises his baton.

Tips for using bâton

  • French bâton is broader than English baton: it commonly means an ordinary stick, while a conductor's baton is often a bâton de chef d'orchestre.

Other French words for “stick”

Je colle la photo au mur.

I stick the photo to the wall.

Peux-tu apposer cette étiquette sur la boîte ?

Can you stick this label on the box?

L'enfant joue avec un bâtonnet dans le jardin.

The child is playing with a stick in the garden.

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