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.
"She patted the dog on the head."
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noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
"She gave him a reassuring pat on the shoulder."
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noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
"Add a pat of butter to the hot pan."
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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.
Similar words in French
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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