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répandu

widespread

adjective reh-pahn-DU Rare

Also means

common

Usage Note

Répandu is the past participle of répandre ('to spread') used as an adjective. It describes something widely diffused — a practice, belief, or technology. Its counterpart peu répandu means 'uncommon' or 'niche'. The feminine form is répandue, and it can also describe a spilled liquid in a more literal sense.

Examples

"Cette pratique est très répandue en France."

Natural Translation

This practice is very widespread in France.

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