No. 2,736 in French
batteries
"Batteries" in French means "drums" (musical instrument) or "batteries" (electrical device).
In a sentence
Elle a rechargé les batteries de son appareil photo avant de partir.
She recharged the batteries of her camera before leaving.
Here, 'batteries' refers to rechargeable electrical cells that power devices.
Il faut se reposer pour recharger ses batteries après une longue journée.
One must rest to recharge their batteries after a long day.
In this usage, 'batteries' is a metaphor for personal energy or stamina.
Dans l'orchestre, les batteries jouent un rôle crucial.
In the orchestra, the drums play a crucial role.
Here, 'batteries' refers to a set of percussion instruments, such as drums, often used in musical contexts.
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