English–French
“scatter” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/epaʁpije/
Example
Le vent a éparpillé les papiers sur le sol.
The wind scattered the papers on the floor.
How to say “scatter” in French
“Scatter” in French is éparpiller.
One concentrated group broken up into a disorderly spread over a surface or across several places.
Example sentences with éparpiller
Les enfants ont éparpillé leurs jouets dans le salon.
The children scattered their toys in the living room.
Tips for using éparpiller
- Unlike "répartir," which suggests an organized or balanced distribution, "éparpiller" suggests an irregular result.