This is the 11339th most frequent French word.
rebat
"Rebat" in French means "knock down again" or "refold."
In this sentence, 'rebat' is used as the third person singular of the verb 'rebattre,' which means 'to reshuffle' or 'to beat again' in a specific context.
Il rebat les cartes avant de commencer la partie.
He reshuffles the cards before starting the game.
Here, 'rebat' conveys the act of reiterating or emphasizing the same points repeatedly, showing its metaphorical use in discourse.
Chaque fois qu’il parle, il rebat les mêmes idées.
Every time he speaks, he repeats the same ideas.
In this usage, 'rebat' is used to mean 'to strike again,' demonstrating its literal application in contexts involving repeated physical action.