Étalée (en. Spread out)

/e.ta.le/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Arrangement or presentation of objects on a surface.
The fruit display at the market is very colorful.
L'étalée de fruits au marché est très colorée.
The action of spreading something out.
The spreading of paint on the canvas took several hours.
L'étalée de la peinture sur la toile a nécessité plusieurs heures.

Etymology

Derived from the verb "étaler," sourced from Latin 'stendere.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a display
To present or lay something out in an observable manner.
faire une étalée
market display
Referring to a display of goods for sale.
étalée de marché
document display
Means the visible organization of documents on a surface.
étalée de documents

Related Words

to spread out
Action of laying flat on a surface.
étaler
display
Furniture or table where products are showcased for sale.
étal
spreading
Action of extending or spreading.
étalement

Slang Meanings

To be sprawled out on the couch
After the party, he remained sprawled on the couch all day.
Après la fête, il est resté étalé sur le canapé toute la journée.
To show off one's achievements
He likes to show off his achievements on social media.
Il aime faire une étalée de ses réussites sur les réseaux sociaux.