Épargner
Example: Je veux épargner de l'argent pour acheter un vélo.
Definition
"Épargner" means to save or set aside money or resources for future use, rather than spending them immediately. It often involves careful management of finances to accumulate funds over time, as in saving money to buy a bicycle.
Etymology
The word "épargner" comes from the Old French 'espargner,' which itself derives from the Latin 'spargere,' meaning 'to scatter' or 'to sprinkle.' Over time, the meaning shifted to imply setting something aside or preserving it, much like scattering seeds to save for later growth. Did you know? The original sense related more to spreading out, which evolved into the modern idea of saving or sparing.
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"Épargner" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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