Also means
fool around
Usage Note
Batifoler is a lively, informal verb describing playful or carefree behaviour, often used for children or animals. It carries a slightly old-fashioned, literary flavour in modern French. The noun batifolage describes the act of frolicking.
Examples
"Les enfants batifolent dans le jardin."
Natural Translation
The children are frolicking in the garden.
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