Distribuait (en. Distributed)

/dis.tʁi.by.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Giving objects or resources to various recipients.
He was distributing brochures in the street.
Il distribuait des brochures dans la rue.
Distributing something among several people.
The foundation was distributing meals to the homeless.
La fondation distribuait des repas aux sans-abri.
Circulating information or goods.
The company was distributing new newsletters every week.
L'entreprise distribuait de nouvelles lettres d'information chaque semaine.
Providing a service or product to a number of clients.
The courier was delivering parcels throughout the neighborhood.
Le livreur distribuait des colis dans tout le quartier.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'distribuere,' which means to share or distribute.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dealing the cards
Distributing cards in a game.
distribuer les cartes
assigning roles
Dividing responsibilities within a group.
se distribuer des rôles
awarding prizes
Handing out awards to winners.
distribuer des prix

Related Words

distribution
The action of distributing, often used in a commercial context.
distribution
distributor
Device or person that provides products or services.
distributeur
distributable
That can be distributed.
distribuable

Slang Meanings

Distributing informally or in a friendly manner.
At the party, he was handing out snacks to everyone.
Lors de la fête, il distribuait les snacks à tous.
Giving information or advice casually.
He gave some tips to the new employees without any formalities.
Il a distribué quelques conseils aux nouveaux employés sans formalités.