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spread in French

spread in French is pâte à tartiner, écarter, étaler — spread means to open something out so it covers a wider area.

spread in French

pâte à tartiner
noun
écarter
verb
(transitive) To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions. [from 13th c.]
étaler
verb
(transitive) To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions. [from 13th c.]
répandre
verb
(transitive) To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area. [from 13th c.]
disperser
verb
(transitive) To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area. [from 13th c.]
éparpiller
verb
(transitive) To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area. [from 13th c.]
propager
verb
(intransitive) To proliferate; to become more widely present, to be disseminated. [from 13th c.]
répandre
verb
(intransitive) To proliferate; to become more widely present, to be disseminated. [from 13th c.]
répandre
verb
(transitive) To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present. [from 14th c.]
diffuser
verb
(transitive) To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present. [from 14th c.]
propager
verb
(transitive) To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present. [from 14th c.]
divulguer
verb
(transitive) To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present. [from 14th c.]
répandre
verb
(intransitive) To take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended. [from 14th c.]
étendre
verb
(intransitive) To take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended. [from 14th c.]
tartiner
verb
(transitive) To smear, to distribute in a thin layer. [from 16th c.]
étaler
verb
(transitive) To smear, to distribute in a thin layer. [from 16th c.]

What does "spread" mean?

  1. verb To open something out so it covers a wider area.
    "She spread the map across the table."
  2. verb To become more widely known, present, or transmitted.
    "The rumour spread through the office within hours."
  3. verb To coat something with a thin layer of a substance.
    "He spread butter thickly on his toast."
  4. noun A soft food meant to be smeared on bread, such as jam or butter.
    "She keeps a jar of chocolate spread in the cupboard."

spread in a sentence

  • She spread the map across the table.
  • He spread his arms wide to hug her.
  • The rumour spread through the office within hours.
  • The infection spread quickly in the crowded ward.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spread" in French?

"spread" in French is pâte à tartiner, écarter, étaler. spread means: To open something out so it covers a wider area.

How do you use "spread" in a sentence?

Example: "She spread the map across the table." In French, "spread" is pâte à tartiner, écarter, étaler.

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

Yes — French has 11 translations listed for "spread": pâte à tartiner, écarter, étaler, répandre, disperser, éparpiller.

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