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répandre

to spread, to spill

verb reh-PAHN-druh Less Common
Communication Speech

Also means

to scatter, to disseminate

Usage Note

Répandre covers spilling a liquid (répandre du vin), spreading a rumour (répandre une rumeur), and diffusing a smell. Se répandre means 'to spread out' or 'to become widespread'. The adjective répandu(e) means 'widespread, common'.

Examples

"Ne répands pas cette rumeur."

Natural Translation

Don't spread that rumour.

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