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PAT in French

PAT in French is PAT, ad-hoc, banal — PAT means to tap gently with the flat of the hand.

PAT in French

PAT
proper noun
(Quebec) Abbreviation of Pointe-aux-Trembles: a municipality of Quebec, Canada.
ad-hoc
adj
Exactly suitable, fitting, apt; timely, convenient, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
banal
adj
Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
bateau
adj
Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
tape
noun
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
bouse
noun
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
motte
noun
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
tapoter
verb
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

What does "PAT" mean?

  1. verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
    "She patted the dog on the head."
  2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
    "She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder."
  3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
    "Add a pat of butter to the hot pan."
  4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.
    "His explanation seemed a bit too pat to be entirely honest."

PAT in a sentence

  • She patted the dog on the head.
  • He patted his friend on the back for a job well done.
  • She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
  • Add a pat of butter to the hot pan.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "PAT" in French?

"PAT" in French is PAT, ad-hoc, banal. PAT means: To tap gently with the flat of the hand.

How do you use "PAT" in a sentence?

Example: "She patted the dog on the head." In French, "PAT" is PAT, ad-hoc, banal.

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

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "PAT": PAT, ad-hoc, banal, bateau, tape, bouse.

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