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spare in French

spare in French is rechange, épargner — spare means extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.

spare in French

rechange
adj
Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.
épargner
verb
(transitive) To save or gain, as by frugality; to reserve, as from some occupation, use, or duty.

What does "spare" mean?

  1. adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
    "He always carries a spare key in his wallet."
  2. adjective Lean or thin, especially of a person's build.
    "The marathon runner had a spare, wiry frame."
  3. verb To refrain from harming, punishing, or destroying something or someone.
    "The judge decided to spare the young offender a prison sentence."
  4. verb To make something available, especially time or money, for someone else's use.
    "Could you spare five minutes to look over my report?"

spare in a sentence

  • He always carries a spare key in his wallet.
  • She packed a spare pair of shoes just in case.
  • The marathon runner had a spare, wiry frame.
  • The judge decided to spare the young offender a prison sentence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spare" in French?

"spare" in French is rechange, épargner. spare means: Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.

How do you use "spare" in a sentence?

Example: "He always carries a spare key in his wallet." In French, "spare" is rechange, épargner.

Are there other ways to say "spare" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "spare": rechange, épargner.

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