How to Say "Stick" in French - How To Say Guide

bâton

/ba.tɔ̃/

The English word "stick" is translated into French as bâton.

The noun bâton refers to a long piece of wood. It is also related to the verb coller, which means to become attached, to adhere or to glue.

Meaning: long piece of wood (noun)

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While bâton refers to a general stick or rod, it is distinct from branche, which specifically refers to a tree branch.

The plural form of bâton is bâtons.

The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /ba.tɔ̃/.

A 'stick' used for drumming is called a baguette, which is the same word used for a long loaf of French bread.
In French, a 'lipstick' is called a rouge à lèvres, omitting any reference to the 'stick' shape entirely.
A 'stick' used for shifting gears in a manual car is called a levier de vitesse, meaning 'gear lever', rather than a bâton.

Je cherche un bâton.
I'm looking for a stick.
This sentence is useful for expressing that you are looking for a bâton.
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Tape-le avec un bâton.
Hit it with a stick.
This sentence is useful for expressing the action of hitting something with a bâton.
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Le chien renifla le bâton.
The dog sniffed the stick.
This sentence is useful for describing a dog sniffing a bâton.
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Le vieil homme marchait appuyé sur son bâton.
The old man walked with support from his stick.
Elle utilisait une canne élégante pour marcher.
She used an elegant walking stick to walk.
Il ramassa un bout de bois pour allumer le feu.
He picked up a stick to start the fire.
Il manie la crosse avec habileté sur la patinoire.
He skillfully handles the hockey stick on the ice rink.
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Léa and Lucas are walking in the woods.

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