This is the 8865th most frequent French word.
bâtarde
Illegitimate (feminine form).
The word 'bâtarde' in this sentence describes an object that is not fully specialized but versatile or hybrid, serving multiple purposes.
Cette clé est une clé bâtarde, utilisée pour ouvrir plusieurs serrures.
This key is a universal key, used to open multiple locks.
Here, 'bâtarde' is describing a mixture or hybrid state, indicating that the color does not pure.
La plante a une couleur bâtarde entre le rouge et le violet.
The plant has a mixed color between red and violet.
In this example, 'bâtarde' refers to a specific type of cursive handwriting style, commonly used historically.