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sparse in French

sparse in French is clairsemé, épars — sparse means thinly spread out or scattered, with a lot of empty space in between.

sparse in French

clairsemé
adj
Having widely spaced intervals.
épars
adj
Having widely spaced intervals.

What does "sparse" mean?

  1. adjective Thinly spread out or scattered, with a lot of empty space in between.
    "The desert had only sparse vegetation."
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sparse in a sentence

  • The desert had only sparse vegetation.
  • Attendance at the meeting was sparse due to the storm.

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What is "sparse" in French?

"sparse" in French is clairsemé, épars. sparse means: Thinly spread out or scattered, with a lot of empty space in between.

How do you use "sparse" in a sentence?

Example: "The desert had only sparse vegetation." In French, "sparse" is clairsemé, épars.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sparse": clairsemé, épars.

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