No. 4,199 in Dutch
bataille
"Bataille" is a Dutch word meaning "battle" or "fight."
In a sentence
De grote bataille van de troepen eindigde bij zonsopgang.
The major battle of the troops ended at sunrise.
Here, 'bataille' refers to a literal battle or combat situation.
Tijdens het debat volgde een intense verbal bataille tussen de twee sprekers.
During the debate, an intense verbal battle ensued between the two speakers.
In this sentence, 'bataille' is metaphorically used to describe a verbal or intellectual exchange.
Het leven kan soms voelen als een constante bataille tegen de tijd.
Life can sometimes feel like a constant battle against time.
Here, 'bataille' is used in a figurative sense, referring to a struggle or challenge.
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