French Word · Intermediate
baratiner
to bullshit
Pronunciation: /ba.ʁa.ti.ne/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to bullshit".
Example
Il baratine une des serveuses. Comme elle parle allemand, lui français, les mots lui sont de peu de secours et c'est sans doute la raison pour laquelle il se tortille.
He chats up one of the waitresses. As she speaks German, he in French, the words are of little help to him and that is probably why he struggles.
Practice tips
- Practice baratiner out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.