English–French

“widespread” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɑ̃pɑ̃/

Example

La corruption rampante nuit à la société.

Widespread corruption harms society.

Illustration for rampant (widespread)

How to say “widespread” in French

“Widespread” in French is rampant.

A creeping growth that spreads across available ground until it dominates the scene.

Full entry for rampant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with rampant

L'insécurité rampante réduit la confiance dans le quartier.

Rampant insecurity reduces trust in the neighborhood.

Tips for using rampant

  • In French, rampant agrees with the noun: corruption rampante has feminine -ante, while the masculine form ends in -ant.

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