French word

épandre

Pronunciation

IPA/epɑ̃dʁ/

Meaning

  • verbspread

Example

Le fermier épand du fumier dans le champ.

The farmer spreads manure over the field.

Illustration for épandre (spread)

More examples

La municipalité épand du sel sur les trottoirs.

The municipality spreads salt on the sidewalks.

Core concept

A hand scattering small amounts evenly over a broad surface.

Common phrases

  • épandre du sel

    spread salt

  • épandre du compost

    spread compost

Similar words

répandre: To spread liquid, gas, or a smell over a wide area.
semer: To scatter seeds on the ground to grow plants.
saupoudrer: To sprinkle powder or fine particles over a surface.
éparpiller: To scatter things in different directions.

Definition in French

Répartir ou répandre une matière sur une surface ou un sol, souvent de façon fine, par exemple du fumier ou de l'engrais.

Word origin

The French verb épandre developed from Old French espandre, which derives from Latin expandere and preserves the idea of spreading outward.

Usage tips

  • Épandre belongs especially to agricultural and technical usage, while répandre is more general in everyday French.

Other meanings

  • scatterverb

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