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beating in French

beating in French is battage, battement — beating means the act of repeatedly striking someone or something.

beating in French

battage
noun
The pulsation of the heart.
battement
noun
The pulsation of the heart.

What does "beating" mean?

  1. noun The act of repeatedly striking someone or something.
    "The boxer took a beating in the final round."
  2. noun A heavy defeat.
    "The home team suffered a beating in the semi-final."
  3. noun The regular pulsing of the heart.
    "She could feel the steady beating of her own heart in the silence."
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beating in a sentence

  • The boxer took a beating in the final round.
  • The home team suffered a beating in the semi-final.
  • She could feel the steady beating of her own heart in the silence.

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What is "beating" in French?

"beating" in French is battage, battement. beating means: The act of repeatedly striking someone or something.

How do you use "beating" in a sentence?

Example: "The boxer took a beating in the final round." In French, "beating" is battage, battement.

Are there other ways to say "beating" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "beating": battage, battement.

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