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    Répandent (en. Spread)

    /ʁe.pɑ̃.dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Action of dispersing or propagating something.
    News spreads quickly in a small town.
    Les nouvelles se répandent vite dans une petite ville.
    To manifest or occur extensively.
    Rumors spread an atmosphere of distrust.
    Les rumeurs répandent une atmosphère de méfiance.
    To hatch or spread a disease.
    The virus spreads rapidly in winter.
    Le virus se répandent rapidement en hiver.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'répandre', derived from Latin 'repandere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    spread like wildfire
    Refers to something that spreads very quickly.
    se répandre comme une traînée de poudre
    to spread news
    To make information known to a wide audience.
    répandre des nouvelles
    to spread in the air
    Evokes a scent or atmosphere that diffuses.
    se répandre dans l'air

    Related Words

    to spread
    Action of causing something to flow or emit.
    répandre
    propagation
    Process by which something diffuses.
    propagation
    distribution
    Action of sharing something over a larger space.
    distribution

    Slang Meanings

    To spread on social media.
    News spreads on Twitter like smoke.
    Les infos se répandent sur Twitter comme de la fumée.
    To be known by everyone.
    His story spread throughout the neighborhood.
    Son histoire s'est répandue dans tout le quartier.