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    Dispense (en. Dispense)

    [dis.pɑ̃s]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To grant a favor or exempt from an obligation.
    The teacher decided to exempt the students from homework due to exams.
    Le professeur a décidé de dispenser les étudiants de devoirs en raison des examens.
    To provide or distribute.
    The distribution of meals was provided by volunteers.
    La distribution de repas a été dispensée par des bénévoles.
    To do without something.
    They chose to forego their trip to save money.
    Ils ont choisi de dispenser leur voyage pour économiser de l'argent.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'dispensare', which means 'to distribute'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exempt from
    Exemption from something, such as an obligation or duty.
    dispense de
    school exemption
    Exemption granted in an educational context.
    dispense scolaire
    tax exemption
    Exemption related to tax payment.
    dispense d'impôts

    Related Words

    dispensation
    Action of granting or providing a favor.
    dispensation
    dispenser
    A person who dispenses something.
    dispensateur
    indulgence
    Favor or clemency granted.
    indulgence

    Slang Meanings

    Informal exemption.
    He managed to get an exemption from going to work.
    Il a réussi à obtenir une dispense pour ne pas aller au travail.
    Release from an obligation.
    After explaining the situation, he received an exemption from military service.
    Après avoir expliqué la situation, il a eu une dispense de faire son service militaire.