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
(Quebec) Abbreviation of Pointe-aux-Trembles: a municipality of Quebec, Canada.
ad-hoc
Exactly suitable, fitting, apt; timely, convenient, opportune, ready for the occasion; especially of things spoken.
banal
Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
bateau
Trite, being superficially complete, lacking originality.
tape
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
bouse
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
motte
A flattish lump of soft matter, especially butter or dung.
tapoter
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
What does "PAT" mean?
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verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
"He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys."
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noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
"The teacher gave the nervous boy a quick pat on the arm."
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noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
"A pat of butter melted slowly on top of the warm toast."
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adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.
"The film ended with a pat happy ending that felt a little unrealistic."
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PAT in a sentence
- He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys.
- She patted the dog on the head.
- The teacher gave the nervous boy a quick pat on the arm.
- Give the horse a pat before you leave the stable.
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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: "He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys." 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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