French Word · Intermediate
bastonner
to pummel, to batter
Pronunciation: /bas.tɔ.ne/
Meaning
to pummel, to batter
Example
Le Mufti commande aux Turcs de baſtonner le Bourgeois, […]
The mufti orders the Turks to batter the bourgeois, […]
Practice tips
- Practice bastonner 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.