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bat in French

bat in French is chauve-souris, batte, chauvesouris — bat means a small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.

bat in French

chauve-souris
noun
batte
noun
chauvesouris
noun
bâton
noun
chauve-souris
verb
(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
batte
verb
(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
chauvesouris
verb
(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
bâton
verb
(intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.

What does "bat" mean?

  1. noun A small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
    "A bat flitted past the lamp as we sat in the garden."
  2. noun A wooden or metal club used to hit the ball in sports such as baseball and cricket.
    "She bought a lighter bat so her son could swing it more easily."
  3. verb To take a turn hitting the ball in games like cricket or baseball.
    "Who wants to bat first, and who would rather field?"
  4. verb To strike or swipe at something, often playfully or lightly.
    "The cat batted a ball of wool across the kitchen floor."
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bat in a sentence

  • A bat flitted past the lamp as we sat in the garden.
  • Many bats sleep upside down in the roof of the old barn.
  • She bought a lighter bat so her son could swing it more easily.
  • The cricket bat was cracked after years of use in the school team.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bat" in French?
"bat" in French is chauve-souris, batte, chauvesouris. bat means: A small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
How do you use "bat" in a sentence?
Example: "A bat flitted past the lamp as we sat in the garden." In French, "bat" is chauve-souris, batte, chauvesouris.
Are there other ways to say "bat" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "bat": chauve-souris, batte, chauvesouris, bâton.
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