bâtons
The English phrase "sticks" is translated into French as bâtons.
bâtons is used to refer to sticks. For specific types of sticks, use different terms: bonhomme en bâton means stick figure and crosse de hockey means hockey stick.
Which one should you use?
While bâton refers to a wooden stick or rod, it is distinct from branche, which refers specifically to a tree branch. Additionally, the word baguette can be used to mean a small stick, such as a breadstick or a magic wand.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of bâtons is bâton.
Did you know?
- The term canne refers to a 'walking stick' but is also the exact same word used for 'sugar cane'.
- In a formal or historical sense, a bâton is not just wood, but a 'staff of office' representing the power of high-ranking officials.
- The term bâton is used to create the name for 'bar charts' in French, which are called diagrammes en bâtons.
Examples in context
- Ziri a ramassé les bâtons.Ziri gathered the sticks.This sentence shows how to use bâtons to describe gathering items.Tatoeba #11682113 by Amastan, translation #11241021 by Amastan
- Mes enfants aiment les bâtons de réglisse.My children like licorice sticks.This sentence uses bâtons in the context of licorice sticks.Tatoeba #398775 by MUIRIEL, translation #489745 by swagner
- Jusqu'en 1986, les châtiments corporels par ceintures, bâtons, massues ont été légaux en Angleterre.Until 1986, in the schools of England, it was legal to punish children with belts, sticks, and clubs.This sentence uses bâtons to describe historical corporal punishment.Tatoeba #1414555 by enteka, translation #1414446 by enteka
- J'ai utilisé des bâtonnets en bois pour faire une maquette.I used wooden sticks to make a model.
- Nous avons besoin de morceaux de bois pour allumer le feu.We need sticks to light the fire.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are walking in a forest.
- LucasRegarde, j'ai trouvé des bâtons.Look, I found some sticks.
- ChloéIls sont parfaits pour le feu.They are perfect for the fire.
- LucasEst-ce que tu veux les garder ?Do you want to keep them?
- ChloéOui, ramasse ces bâtons pour moi.Yes, pick up those sticks for me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
