French Word · Beginner
battre
to beat up
Pronunciation: /batʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to beat up".
Example
J'irai dans un bar ce soir. […] Je me battrai pour une place au comptoir.
I'm going to a bar tonight. […] I will fight for a seat at the counter.
Practice tips
- Practice battre 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 beginner-level learners.