Distribuer
Example: Ils vont distribuer les flyers dans tout le quartier demain.
Definition
"Distribuer" means to hand out or give something to multiple people or places, often systematically or evenly. For example, in the phrase 'Ils vont distribuer les flyers dans tout le quartier demain,' it refers to the act of spreading flyers throughout the whole neighborhood.
Etymology
The word "distribuer" comes from the Latin 'distribuere,' which combines 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'tribuere' meaning 'to assign.' This reflects the idea of dividing and handing out items or tasks. Did you know? The root 'tribuere' is also the source of the English word 'tribute.'
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"Distribuer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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