Éparses (en. Scattered)

e-parz

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Disposed of in pieces distant from one another.
The scattered dead leaves covered the ground.
Les éparses feuilles mortes recouvraient le sol.
Separated in space or time.
Scattered conversations animate the room.
Des éparses conversations animent la salle.
In an irregular or heterogeneous manner.
The scattered data was difficult to analyze.
Les données éparses étaient difficiles à analyser.

Etymology

From the verb 'éparpiller', meaning to scatter or distribute.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scattered thoughts
Ideas or reflections that are not organized.
pensées éparses
scattered resources
Uses or tools available in a non-centralized manner.
ressources éparses
scattered concerns
Worries that are not evenly distributed.
éparses préoccupations

Related Words

scattering
The action of dispersing.
éparpillement
sparse
Characterized by a lack of density.
sparse
dispersal
A moment of separation or dilution.
dispersement

Slang Meanings

A chaotic situation with disorganized elements.
This office is a real mess, it's scattered here.
Ce bureau est un vrai désordre, c'est éparses ici.
Information or rumors that circulate without structure.
The news is scattered, we don't know what to believe anymore.
Les nouvelles sont éparses, on ne sait plus quoi croire.