battered

• Décrit quelque chose d'endommagé, usé ou battu, souvent à la suite d'une utilisation intensive ou d'un traitement brutal.

Describes something that is damaged, worn, or beaten, often from heavy use or rough treatment.

1. Damaged from useB1formal

   Worn out, damaged, or in poor condition due to heavy use or rough treatment.

   abîmé par l'usage

   • He drove a battered old truck that had seen better days.
   • The suitcase was battered after years of travel.
   • She held a battered copy of her favorite novel.

   Synonymesbeat-updamageddilapidatedfrayedmangledshabbyweatheredwornworn-out

   Antonymesimmaculatemintnewpristineunblemishedunscathedunused

2. Physically beatenB2formal

   Having been hit repeatedly or physically abused.

   battu (physiquement)

   • The battered child was taken to a shelter.
   • He looked battered after the fight.
   • The victim showed signs of being battered.

   Synonymesabusedbeatenhitmaltreated

   Antonymesprotectedunharmedunhurtuntouched

3. Coated in batterA2informal

   Covered in a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk before being fried.

   enrobé de pâte à frire

   • We ordered battered fish and chips.
   • The battered shrimp were crispy and delicious.
   • She made battered onion rings for the party.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de frapper quelqu'un ou quelque chose de manière répétée et violente, ou pour l'action de recouvrir un aliment d'une pâte à base de farine, d'œuf et de lait avant de le faire frire.

A verb used to indicate the act of hitting someone or something repeatedly and violently, or to coat food in a mixture of flour, egg, and milk before frying.

1. Hit repeatedlyB2formal

   To strike someone or something repeatedly with force.

   frapper violemment et à répétition

   • The storm battered the coast with strong winds.
   • He was accused of battering his opponent during the fight.
   • The waves battered the old ship against the rocks.

   Synonymesbeatbelaborbuffetclobberhammerpoundpummelstrikethrash

   Antonymescaresssoothestroke

2. Damage or wear downB2formal

   To damage or cause to deteriorate through repeated blows or harsh treatment.

   maltraiter, endommager par des coups répétés

   • Years of neglect had battered the building's facade.
   • The constant criticism battered her self-confidence.
   • The old car was battered by years of rough roads.

   Synonymesbeatbludgeonbuffetclobberhammermaulpeltpoundpummelthrash

   Antonymesfortifymendprotectrepairrestorestrengthen