How is the word battre translated from French to English

English translation
flap
verb

Bouger de haut en bas ou de côté, surtout en parlant d'ailes.

To move up and down or side to side, especially wings.

Examples with “battre”

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  • L'oiseau s'est mis à battre des ailes avec entrain. — The bird began to flap its wings excitedly.

  • Le rabat de la boîte n'était pas bien fermé. — The flap on the box was not closed properly.

  • Peux-tu battre des bras comme un oiseau ? — Can you flap your arms like a bird?

  • Peux-tu soulever le rabat pour voir dedans ? — Can you lift the flap to see inside?

  • Secoue le papier jusqu'à ce qu'il se déplie. — Please flap the paper until it unfolds.

  • Je préfère le modèle à rabat, on y accède plus facilement. — I prefer the flap design for better access.

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