Répandre
Example: Les enfants répandent des graines dans le jardin chaque printemps.
Definition
"Répandre" means to scatter or spread something widely over an area, often used in contexts like spreading seeds, information, or liquids. For example, children répandre seeds in the garden each spring, distributing them across the soil.
Etymology
The word "répandre" comes from the Old French 'espandre,' which itself derives from the Latin 'expandere,' meaning to spread out or extend. Did you know? The prefix 'ré-' often implies repetition or intensification, so "répandre" emphasizes the act of spreading broadly.
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"Répandre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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