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    Répandre (en. Spread)

    /ʁe.pɑ̃dʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To pour a liquid over a surface.
    He spilled water on the floor.
    Il a répandu de l'eau sur le sol.
    To make something known to a large number of people.
    She spread the news throughout the neighborhood.
    Elle a répandu la nouvelle dans tout le quartier.
    To scatter substances over a surface or in the air.
    They scattered seeds in the garden.
    Ils ont répandu des graines dans le jardin.
    To make a feeling or an idea common to several.
    The message of peace was spread worldwide.
    Le message de paix a été répandu dans le monde entier.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'repandre', from Latin 'expandere', which means to extend.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spread a rumor
    To circulate information, often without basis.
    répandre une rumeur
    to spread happiness
    To make the people around feel happy.
    répandre le bonheur
    to spread like wildfire
    To disseminate very quickly.
    se répandre comme une traînée de poudre

    Related Words

    widespread
    Distributed or dispersed in many places.
    répandu
    repulsion
    Action of pushing away or keeping at a distance.
    répulsion
    distribution
    Action of distributing or dividing something among several.
    répartition

    Slang Meanings

    To get a message across quickly
    He spread that on Insta so everyone would be aware.
    Il a répandu ça sur Insta pour que tout le monde soit au courant.
    To spread unverified information
    They spread a rumor without thinking.
    Ils ont répandu une rumeur sans réfléchir.