bas, -se, low, here below.

bas, m., lower part; stocking; en --, down stairs; du haut en --, from head to foot.

bas, adv., down, low; in a low tone; with a low ceiling.

bataille, f., battle, fight; livrer --, to fight a battle.

bataillon, m., battalion.

bâtir, to build; se --, to be built.

bâton, m., staff, stick.

battement, m., beating.

batterie, f., fight; battery.

battre, to beat, strike; se --, to fight; -- en retraite, to beat a retreat.