No. 1,463 in French
battu
Beaten.
In a sentence
Jean a été battu à la course par son ami.
Jean was beaten in the race by his friend.
The word "battu" is used as the past participle of the verb "battre" to indicate that Jean was defeated.
Le vieux moulin à eau est battu par les vagues régulièrement.
The old water mill is regularly struck by the waves.
Here, "battu" describes the state of being repeatedly hit, providing an action-related quality to the noun "moulin à eau."
Elle semble fatiguée et battue après une longue journée de travail.
She seems tired and worn-out after a long day of work.
"Battu" depicts a figurative meaning, suggesting a feeling of exhaustion or being worn out.
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