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    Étalait (en. Spread out)

    /etalɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To flatten or spread out on a surface.
    He was rolling out the dough on the countertop.
    Il étalait la pâte sur le plan de travail.
    To expose or present something in a way that it is visible.
    She was spreading her purchases on the table.
    Elle étalait ses achats sur la table.
    To develop or spread in a certain area.
    The noise was spreading throughout the house.
    Le bruit s'étalait dans toute la maison.
    To declare or widely share information.
    He was laying out his opinions on social media.
    Il étalait ses opinions sur les réseaux sociaux.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'étaler', coming from the Latin 'ex-stalare' which means 'to make flow' or 'to spread'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lay one's cards on the table
    To show one's intentions or truths.
    étaler ses cartes
    to lay bare one's pain
    To express one's suffering publicly.
    étaler sa douleur
    to showcase one's knowledge
    To flaunt one's knowledge.
    étaler son savoir

    Related Words

    display
    Action of showing or exposing something.
    étalage
    spread
    Past participle meaning spread out on a surface.
    étalé
    spreading
    Action of extending or being distributed.
    étalement

    Slang Meanings

    To flaunt one's possessions or successes.
    He flaunts his new car in front of everyone.
    Il étale sa nouvelle voiture devant tout le monde.
    To make something too visible.
    He doesn't need to showcase his knowledge like that.
    Il n'a pas besoin d'étaler son savoir comme ça.