Distribué (en. Distributed)

/dis.tʁi.by.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Giving something to multiple people or distributing items.
He distributed flyers throughout the city.
Il a distribué des flyers dans toute la ville.
Distributing resources or products.
The vegetables were distributed to families in need.
Les légumes ont été distribués aux familles dans le besoin.
Sending information to different people.
The teacher distributed the exam results.
Le professeur a distribué les résultats de l'examen.

Etymology

From the verb distribute, derived from the Latin 'distribuere', which means 'to distribute'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Distributed sparingly
Distributed in a measured or limited manner.
distribué avec parcimonie
Distribution of goods
Distribution of objects or resources.
distribution de biens
Assigning roles
Assigning tasks or functions to different individuals.
distribuer les rôles

Related Words

To distribute
Action of giving or dividing into several parts.
distribuer
Distribution
Action of distributing or dividing into shares.
répartition
Delivery
Action of giving or releasing.
délivrance

Slang Meanings

To give someone a slap
He slapped his opponents during the match.
Il a distribué des claques à ses adversaires pendant le match.
To distribute pawns
He gave pawns to all his friends to play chess.
Il a distribué des pions à tous ses amis pour jouer aux échecs.