This is the 1463rd most frequent French word.
battu
Beaten.
The word "battu" is used as the past participle of the verb "battre" to indicate that Jean was defeated.
Jean a été battu à la course par son ami.
Jean was beaten in the race by his friend.
Here, "battu" describes the state of being repeatedly hit, providing an action-related quality to the noun "moulin à eau."
Le vieux moulin à eau est battu par les vagues régulièrement.
The old water mill is regularly struck by the waves.
"Battu" depicts a figurative meaning, suggesting a feeling of exhaustion or being worn out.