Répandue (en. Widespread)

/ʁe.pɑ̃.dy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Present in many places or among many people.

This idea is widespread throughout society.

Cette idée est répandue dans toute la société.

That spreads easily.

Rumors are often spread without foundation.

Les rumeurs sont souvent répandues sans fondement.

That is widely accepted or known.

This style of music is particularly widespread among young people.

Ce style de musique est particulièrement répandu chez les jeunes.

From the verb 'to spread', coming from the Latin 'spreadere' which means 'to extend'.

widespread like wildfire

Refers to news or a rumor that spreads quickly.

répandue comme une traînée de poudre

widespread idea

A notion accepted by many without questioning.

idée répandue

widespread disease

A disease that affects a large number of people in a region.

maladie répandue

to spread

To put into circulation, to make spread.

répandre

distribution

Action of distributing something over a given territory.

répartition

Something very common or banal.

It's so widespread that it's almost a cliché.

C'est si répandu que c'en est presque cliché.

Used to describe a popular trend.

This style is really widespread right now.

Ce style est vraiment répandu en ce moment.