bâton
stick
In French, the word 'bâton' is used to refer to a stick, which is a long, thin piece of wood or other material. It can be used for a variety of purposes, such as walking, hitting, or playing games. It is important to note that the word 'bâton' is a masculine noun, so any adjectives used to describe it must agree in gender and number.
Example sentences using: bâton
Il joue au hockey avec un bâton.
He is playing hockey with a stick.
This sentence uses 'bâton' in the context of a sporting game of hockey. Note that the verb 'jouer' (to play) needs the preposition 'au' (to the) when followed by a masculine singular noun.
J'ai trouvé un bâton dans la forêt.
I found a stick in the forest.
Here 'bâton' is used in a simple statement about finding an object in a location. Note the use of 'ai trouvé' (found), which is the past participle form of the verb 'trouver' (to find).
Un bâton peint peut être une belle décoration.
A painted stick can be a beautiful decoration.
In this sentence, 'bâton' is part of a descriptive phrase that includes the adjective 'peint' (painted). The verb 'peut être' (can be) is used to express possibility.