spare in French
spare in French is rechange, épargner — spare means extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
spare in French
rechange
Held in reserve, to be used in an emergency.
épargner
(transitive) To save or gain, as by frugality; to reserve, as from some occupation, use, or duty.
What does "spare" mean?
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adjective Extra; kept in reserve in case it is needed.
"We keep a spare tyre in the boot of the car in case of a puncture."
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adjective Lean or thin, especially of a person's build.
"The old farmer was a spare man with weathered hands and a quiet voice."
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verb To refrain from harming, punishing, or destroying something or someone.
"The storm passed over the village, but it did not spare the old barn."
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verb To make something available, especially time or money, for someone else's use.
"I can only spare an hour this afternoon, so let's be quick."
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spare in a sentence
- We keep a spare tyre in the boot of the car in case of a puncture.
- He always carries a spare key in his wallet.
- The old farmer was a spare man with weathered hands and a quiet voice.
- Years of hill walking had left her with a spare, athletic figure.
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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: "We keep a spare tyre in the boot of the car in case of a puncture." 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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