Gaspiller
Example: Il ne faut pas gaspiller l'eau pendant la douche.
Definition
"Gaspiller" means to waste or use something carelessly or extravagantly, often referring to resources like water, time, or money, without achieving any benefit or purpose. For example, 'Il ne faut pas gaspiller l'eau pendant la douche' means one should not waste water while showering.
Etymology
The French verb "gaspiller" comes from the Old French 'gaspiller,' which likely has roots in the Germanic word 'waspjan,' meaning to waste or squander. Did you know? The word has been used since the Middle Ages to describe careless or excessive use, emphasizing the importance of avoiding waste.
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"Gaspiller" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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