French word

batte

Pronunciation

IPA/bat/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbat

Example

Prends la batte.

Take the bat.

Illustration for batte (bat)

More examples

Elle a prêté sa batte à son frère.

She lent her bat to her brother.

Core concept

A sturdy stick held in the hands to deliver a forceful strike, either against an object or a ball.

Common phrases

  • la batte de baseball

    baseball bat

  • prendre la batte

    take the bat

  • poser la batte

    put down the bat

Similar words

bâton: A long, narrow tool designed to be held in one hand.
canne: A walking aid consisting of a stick held in the hand.
massue: A heavy, thick stick used as a weapon for striking an opponent.

Definition in French

Bâton court ou long, solide, employé pour donner un coup ou pour frapper une balle selon le contexte.

Word origin

Batte comes from French battre, meaning 'to strike', which descends from Latin battuere and names an implement associated with striking.

Usage tips

  • Batte is feminine, so standard forms include la batte, une batte, and cette batte.

Other meanings

  • clubnoun

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