French word

distribution

Pronunciation

IPA/distʁibysjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine noundistribution

Example

La distribution des tâches se fait entre les membres.

The tasks are distributed among the members.

Illustration for distribution (distribution)

More examples

La distribution des repas aux sinistrés a été rapide.

The distribution of meals to disaster victims was rapid.

Core concept

A supply of items or tasks spread out among several recipients.

Common phrases

  • distribution des tâches

    allocation of tasks

  • distribution de nourriture

    food distribution

  • réseau de distribution

    distribution network

  • distribution de flyers

    flyer distribution

Similar words

répartition: The allocation of things or tasks among several recipients or locations.
partage: The sharing of things or time among a group.
livraison: The delivery of goods or packages to their recipients.
diffusion: The broadcasting of information, images, or sound to a wide audience.

Definition in French

Action de remettre ou de fournir des biens, des documents ou des échantillons à plusieurs destinataires.

Word origin

French distribution comes from Latin distributio, built from dis- meaning 'apart' and tribuere meaning 'assign', through medieval French.

Usage tips

  • Distribution usually concerns handing out goods or documents, whereas livraison focuses on delivering an order to a particular recipient.

Other meanings

  • assignmentnoun
  • allocationnoun

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