French Conversation · Level 30
89 words
French word
bataille
Pronunciation
IPA/bataj/
Meaning
- feminine nounbattle
Example
La bataille a duré toute la nuit.
The battle lasted all night.
More examples
Ils ont finalement remporté la bataille.
They finally won the battle.
Core concept
Two opposing sides collide in a sustained struggle, whether on a battlefield or over a shared goal.
Common phrases
remporter la bataille
win the battle
prendre part à la bataille
take part in the battle
Similar words
guerre: A prolonged armed conflict involving nations or large organized groups.
conflit: A lasting state of opposition caused by conflicting interests or viewpoints.
affrontement: A direct clash between opposing forces or people.
querelle: A minor quarrel or disagreement among people who know each other.
Definition in French
Combat ou affrontement entre armées, groupes ou personnes, et par extension une lutte pour atteindre un objectif ou obtenir un avantage.
Word origin
French bataille comes through Old French from Latin battalia, a military term related to Latin battuere, meaning 'to beat'.
Usage tips
- Bataille is feminine, so standard forms include une bataille and cette bataille; its broad use covers both literal combat and serious figurative struggles.
Other meanings
- disputenoun
Opposites
- paixpeacenoun
- armisticearmisticenoun