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    Dispenser (en. Dispense)

    /dizpɑ̃se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make the distribution or allocation of something.
    The teacher provided useful advice to the students.
    Le professeur a dispensé des conseils utiles aux étudiants.
    To grant a right or exemption.
    The principal exempted the students from classes for a week.
    Le directeur a dispensé les élèves de cours durant une semaine.
    To hand something over to someone.
    He handed out free samples at the event.
    Il a dispensé des échantillons gratuits lors de l'événement.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to provide care
    To provide medical or attentive care.
    dispenser des soins
    to give lessons
    To offer teachings or courses.
    dispenser des leçons
    to exempt oneself from
    To be exempted from something.
    se dispenser de

    Related Words

    dispensation
    Action of dispensing, an act of giving or distributing.
    dispensation
    exemption
    Act by which one is exempted from an obligation.
    exemption
    distribution
    Act of distributing or giving something to several people.
    distribution

    Slang Meanings

    To lend a hand.
    He lent a hand to his friend to move.
    Il a dispensé un coup de main à son ami pour déménager.
    To give a gift.
    She gave little gifts to all her colleagues.
    Elle a dispensé des petits cadeaux à tous ses collègues.