bates

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Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. bates

Phrases & Collocations

Bates College

Bates College

Norman Bates

Norman Bates

Bates Motel

Bates Motel

Bates family

Bates family

Example Sentences

She bates her breath as she waits for the results.

Elle retient son souffle en attendant les résultats.

The suspense bates as the movie reaches its climax.

La tension monte à mesure que le film atteint son point culminant.

He bates his excitement before the big game.

Il contient son enthousiasme avant le grand match.

The chef bates the dough before baking.

Le chef laisse reposer la pâte avant de la cuire.

The child bates his tantrum when he sees his favorite toy.

L'enfant contient sa colère lorsqu'il voit son jouet préféré.

She bates her anger and responds calmly.

Elle contient sa colère et répond calmement.

The teacher bates the difficulty level for younger students.

Le professeur adapte le niveau de difficulté pour les élèves plus jeunes.

He bates his enthusiasm to avoid overwhelming others.

Il contient son enthousiasme pour ne pas submerger les autres.

The singer bates her voice to create a softer tone.

La chanteuse modère sa voix pour créer un ton plus doux.

Real-world Examples

But Mr Carson shouldn't have told Bates.

Mais M. Carson n'aurait pas dû dire à Bates.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

Morning. I don't suppose there's any news of Bates?

Bonjour. Je ne suppose pas qu'il y ait des nouvelles de Bates ?

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 2

Either they get into a frightful bate or they start blubbing.

Soit ils s'énervent affreusement, soit ils commencent à pleurer.

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

It's a bloody business, Bates, but I can't see any way round it.

C'est une affaire sanglante, Bates, mais je ne vois aucun moyen de s'en sortir.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 1

By the way, Bates will look after you, if you haven't brought a man of your own.

Au fait, Bates prendra soin de vous, si vous n'avez pas apporté votre propre homme.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Version) Season 5

You know, you can't be bating here.

Vous savez, vous ne pouvez pas tricher ici.

Source: Complete English Speech Collection

I was bating with Rahul Dravid, so the main batters were bating.

Je jouais contre Rahul Dravid, donc les frappeurs principaux frappaient.

Source: Complete English Speech Collection

That’s the next town. His name is Bates.”

C'est la prochaine ville. Il s'appelle Bates.

Source: The Caravan Boy

A study by Bates College tracked students from 33 test-optional schools.

Une étude de Bates College a suivi les élèves de 33 établissements qui n'exigent pas de tests.

Source: VOA Special August 2015 Collection

Bates, is anything wrong? Nothing at all, milord.

Bates, y a-t-il quelque chose qui ne va pas ? Rien du tout, mon seigneur.

Source: Downton Abbey Season 1

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