noun🔗ShareBatterie, pileA device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself."The remote control needs new batteries to work. "La télécommande a besoin de nouvelles piles pour fonctionner.electronicsenergytechnologydeviceelectricutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVoies de faitThe infliction of unlawful physical violence on a person, legally distinguished from assault, which includes the threat of impending violence."The police investigated the incidents of batteries at the protest, after several people reported being physically struck. "La police a enquêté sur les voies de fait lors de la manifestation, après que plusieurs personnes ont signalé avoir été physiquement frappées.lawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBatterie d'artillerieA coordinated group of artillery weapons."During the war, the batteries of cannons fired relentlessly at the enemy fort. "Pendant la guerre, la batterie d'artillerie a tiré sans relâche sur le fort ennemi.militaryweapongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBatterieAn elevated platform on which cannon could be placed."During the historical reenactment, the cannons were positioned on the batteries overlooking the harbor. "Pendant la reconstitution historique, les canons étaient positionnés sur les batteries surplombant le port.militaryarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEnsemble, sérieAn array of similar things."Schoolchildren take a battery of standard tests to measure their progress."Les écoliers passent une série de tests standard pour mesurer leurs progrès.technologyelectronicsdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBatterie, batterie de poulesA set of small cages where hens are kept for the purpose of farming their eggs."The investigation revealed that the farm kept thousands of hens in cramped batteries, raising concerns about animal welfare. "L'enquête a révélé que la ferme gardait des milliers de poules dans des batteries de poules exiguës, soulevant des inquiétudes concernant le bien-être animal.agricultureanimalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa batterieThe catcher and the pitcher together"The coach was pleased with how well the batteries performed during the scrimmage game. "L'entraîneur était satisfait de la performance de la batterie pendant le match d'entraînement.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBatteriesTwo or more major pieces on the same rank, file, or diagonal""The chess teacher explained how powerful batteries of rooks and queens can be for attacking the opponent's king." "Le professeur d'échecs a expliqué à quel point les batteries de tours et de dames peuvent être puissantes pour attaquer le roi adverse.gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBatterie, fanfareA marching percussion ensemble; a drumline."The high school's batteries practiced intricate rhythms in the parking lot after school. "La fanfare du lycée a répété des rythmes complexes sur le parking après l'école.musicgroupsoundentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareL'état de tirThe state of a firearm when it is possible to be fired."Due to safety regulations, the museum keeps its antique rifles in batteries only during special demonstrations. "En raison des réglementations de sécurité, le musée conserve ses fusils anciens en état de tir uniquement lors de démonstrations spéciales.militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBatterie de cuisine, ustensiles de cuisineApparatus for preparing or serving meals."The chef arranged his batteries of pots and pans before starting dinner service. "Le chef a disposé sa batterie de casseroles et de poêles avant de commencer le service du dîner.utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading