This is the 4199th most frequent Dutch word.
bataille
"Bataille" is a Dutch word meaning "battle" or "fight."
Here, 'bataille' refers to a literal battle or combat situation.
De grote bataille van de troepen eindigde bij zonsopgang.
The major battle of the troops ended at sunrise.
In this sentence, 'bataille' is metaphorically used to describe a verbal or intellectual exchange.
Tijdens het debat volgde een intense verbal bataille tussen de twee sprekers.
During the debate, an intense verbal battle ensued between the two speakers.
Here, 'bataille' is used in a figurative sense, referring to a struggle or challenge.