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    Répand (en. Spreads)

    ʁepɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cause something to spread or to be laid out.
    He spreads sand on the path.
    Il répand du sable sur le chemin.
    To disseminate an idea, information, or news.
    She spreads rumors about the situation.
    Elle répand des rumeurs sur la situation.
    To cause something to propagate, like a fluid.
    The water spreads quickly in the street.
    L'eau se répand rapidement dans la rue.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'rependre', meaning 'to take again' or 'to extend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spread news
    To make information known.
    répandre des nouvelles
    to spread a rumor
    To disseminate uncertain information.
    répandre une rumeur
    to spread one's influence
    To have an effect or influence on a larger number.
    répandre son influence
    to shed tears
    To cry abundantly.
    répandre des larmes

    Related Words

    spread
    Act of dispersing or extending.
    répandre
    distribution
    Action of distributing or dividing.
    répartition
    propagate
    Dissemination of something through space.
    propage

    Slang Meanings

    To spread a popular idea.
    He spread this trend like wildfire.
    Il a répandu cette mode comme un feu de paille.
    To circulate gossip.
    Don't spread false information, it's going to go wrong.
    Ne répands pas de fausses infos, ça va mal tourner.