pat Signification, définition

Signification de pat en français

• 0 to tap lightly several times with the palm of your hand -- tapoter

  • He patted her gently on the back. Il lui tapota gentiment le dos.

  • a girl patting a dog une fille flattant un chien

• 1 the act of patting -- tape [ feminine ]

  • He gave the child a gentle pat on the back. Il donna à l’enfant une légère tape dans le dos.

• 2 a light, gentle blow or touch, usually with the palm of the hand and showing affection -- petite tape

  • She gave the child a pat on the head.

• 3 (of butter) a small piece; a lump -- noix (de beurre), motte

  • a pat of butter

• 4 to strike gently with the palm of the hand, usually as a sign of affection -- tapoter

  • He patted the horse’s neck.

• 5 (often off pat) memorized, prepared and ready to be said -- par cœur, exactement

  • He had the answer (off) pat.