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    Écarta (en. Spread)

    /e.kɑʁ.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A card, particularly in the context of board games.
    He drew an écarta from his game to win the match.
    Il a tiré un écarta de son jeu pour gagner la partie.
    A deviation or divergence from a norm.
    This discrepancy in the results surprised us.
    Cet écart dans les résultats nous a surpris.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ex carta', meaning 'out of the card'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to deviate
    To temporarily stray from normal behavior.
    faire un écart
    breach of conduct
    An inappropriate or undesirable behavior.
    écart de conduite

    Related Words

    deviation
    The difference or variation between two elements.
    écart
    card
    A document indicating visual information.
    carte

    Slang Meanings

    To use a card to cheat.
    He tried to make a deviation during the game with an écarta.
    Il a essayé de faire un écart pendant le jeu avec une écart.
    To make an unexpected decision.
    He took a deviation by choosing to withdraw at the last minute.
    Il a pris un écart en choisissant de se retirer à la dernière minute.