noun🔗ShareChauve-sourisAny of the flying mammals of the order Chiroptera, usually small and nocturnal, insectivorous or frugivorous."The bat flew silently into the darkened classroom during the late-night study session. "La chauve-souris a volé silencieusement dans la salle de classe assombrie pendant la séance d'étude tardive.animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVieille femme, une vieilleAn old woman."My grandmother is a very wise bat. "Ma grand-mère est une très sage vieille femme.agepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBatteA club made of wood or aluminium used for striking the ball in sports such as baseball, softball and cricket."The baseball player swung the bat hard, hitting the ball far over the fence. "Le joueur de baseball a frappé la balle fort avec la batte, l'envoyant loin par-dessus la clôture.sportutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTour de batteA turn at hitting the ball with a bat in a game."The little league player took his bat and went up to the plate for his turn. "Le joueur de la petite ligue a pris son tour de batte et s'est présenté à la plaque pour son tour.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBâtonThe piece of wood on which the spinner places the coins and then uses for throwing them."The gambler placed the coins on the bat before throwing them. "Le joueur a placé les pièces sur le bâton avant de les lancer.gameutensilsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchiste bitumineuxShale or bituminous shale."The mine produces a lot of bat, which is then processed into fuel. "La mine produit beaucoup de schiste bitumineux, qui est ensuite transformé en carburant.geologymaterialmineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOuate, rembourrageA sheet of cotton used for filling quilts or comfortables; batting."The quilt needed new bat to keep it warm. "La couette avait besoin de nouvelle ouate pour la garder au chaud.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePanneresseA part of a brick with one whole end."The bricklayer carefully placed the bat of the brick to ensure a straight, even wall. "Le maçon a soigneusement placé la panneresse de la brique pour assurer un mur droit et uniforme.architecturematerialpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoupA stroke; a sharp blow."The baseball player's bat connected with the ball, sending it flying into the outfield. "Le coup de batte du joueur de baseball a frappé la balle, l'envoyant voler dans le champ extérieur.actionsportweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoupA stroke of work."The student made a quick bat at her homework, finishing it just before the bell. "L'élève a donné un coup rapide à ses devoirs, les finissant juste avant la sonnerie.workChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVitesseRate of motion; speed."The car's bat was slow, so we arrived late for the meeting. "La vitesse de la voiture était lente, nous sommes donc arrivés en retard à la réunion.physicstimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNoce, bambocheA spree; a jollification."The students had a bat at the school's end-of-year party. "Les étudiants ont fait la noce à la fête de fin d'année de l'école.entertainmentactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManière, étatManner; rate; condition; state of health."The student's study bat was very slow today, reflecting a general sluggishness. "La manière dont l'élève étudiait était très lente aujourd'hui, reflétant une lenteur générale.conditionstatemedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrapper, battreTo hit with a bat or (figuratively) as if with a bat."He batted the ball away with a satisfying thwack."Il a frappé la balle avec un coup sec satisfaisant.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrapper la balle avec une batteTo take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding."The player will bat next, after the other team members field. "Le joueur va frapper la balle ensuite, après que les autres membres de l'équipe auront joué en défense.sportentertainmentgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFrapper, battreTo strike or swipe as though with a bat."The cat batted at the toy."Le chat a frappé le jouet.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBattre des ailes, voltigerTo flutter"The butterfly bat its wings quickly as it flew past the window. "Le papillon battait rapidement des ailes en passant devant la fenêtre.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCligner de l'œilTo wink."He bat his eye at her, signaling that he was joking. "Il lui a cligné de l'œil, signalant qu'il plaisantait.bodyactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBattre des ailes, volerTo bate or flutter, as a hawk."The hawk batted its wings nervously before swooping down to catch the mouse. "Le faucon battait nerveusement des ailes avant de fondre sur la souris pour l'attraper.natureanimalactionbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVoler de-ci de-là , voltiger(usually with 'around' or 'about') To flit quickly from place to place."The children were batting around the playground, chasing each other and laughing. "Les enfants voltigeaient autour de l'aire de jeux, se poursuivant et riant.actionanimalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBâtA packsaddle."The farmer used a strong bat to carry the heavy bags of potatoes to market. "Le fermier utilisait un bât solide pour transporter les lourds sacs de pommes de terre au marché.utensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe baht thaïlandaisThe official currency of Thailand, equal to 100 satang."My aunt bought souvenirs in Thailand, and she paid for them using baht. "Ma tante a acheté des souvenirs en Thaïlande et les a payés en bahts.nationeconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
