No. 1,109 in French
bataille
Battle.
In a sentence
La bataille de Waterloo a marqué la fin de l'ère napoléonienne.
The Battle of Waterloo marked the end of the Napoleonic era.
In this sentence, 'bataille' refers to a historical battle, emphasizing its significance and historical context.
Ils mènent une bataille contre le changement climatique.
They are fighting a battle against climate change.
Here, 'bataille' is used metaphorically to describe an intense effort or struggle to combat an issue.
Chaque jour, il mène une bataille pour améliorer sa vie.
Every day, he fights a battle to improve his life.
'Bataille' in this context symbolizes a personal challenge or continuous effort one undertakes.
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