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battered

UK
/ˈbæt.əd/
US
/ˈbæt̬.ɚd/

Translations

batteredadjective
more battered
Comp.
most battered
Super.
UK
/ˈbæt.əd/
US
/ˈbæt̬.ɚd/
abîméSe dit d’un objet usé ou endommagé par un usage rude.
The old, battered suitcase had seen many journeys over the years.
La vieille valise abîmée avait vu de nombreux voyages au fil des années.
cabosséTrès courant pour un objet marqué par des chocs ou un usage intensif.
The old, battered suitcase had seen many journeys over the years.
La vieille valise cabossée avait vu de nombreux voyages au fil des années.
battuPour une personne victime de violences répétées.
The shelter provided a safe haven for battered women seeking refuge.
Le refuge offrait un havre sûr aux femmes battues en quête d’asile.
en beignetSe dit d’un aliment enrobé de pâte à frire et frit.
The fish was perfectly battered and crispy, making it a favorite at the restaurant.
Le poisson, en beignet, était parfaitement croustillant, ce qui en faisait un plat préféré du restaurant.
Additional translations
maltraitéPlus général; peut s’employer pour des personnes ou des animaux victimes de mauvais traitements.
à la pâte à frireTour plus descriptif, surtout en contexte culinaire.
Synonyms
damaged
beaten
bruised
worn
dented
weathered
dilapidated
decrepit
batterverb

battered

Past Simple

battered
Past Simple
battered
Past Participle
battering
Gerund
UK
/ˈbæt.ə/
US
/ˈbæt.ɚ/
The storm continued to batter the coastline throughout the night.
La tempête a continué à battre le littoral toute la nuit.
malmenerAu figuré, avec une idée d’acharnement ou de traitement sévère.
The politician was battered by the media for his controversial remarks.
L’homme politique a été malmené par les médias à cause de ses propos controversés.
Additional translations
donner du fruit àTechnique de construction.
Synonyms
beat
whip
pound
strike
thrash
hammer
pummel
smash

Definitions

batteredadjective
Worn out or damaged by rough or hard use.
The old, battered suitcase had seen many journeys over the years.
Subjected to repeated physical abuse or violence.
The shelter provided a safe haven for battered women seeking refuge.
Coated in batter and fried.
The fish was perfectly battered and crispy, making it a favorite at the restaurant.
batterverb
To strike repeatedly with hard blows.
The storm continued to batter the coastline throughout the night.
To subject to persistent harsh treatment or criticism.
The politician was battered by the media for his controversial remarks.
To construct or shape (a wall or structure) so that it slopes inward as it rises.
The ancient ramparts were battered to deflect incoming projectiles.
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