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squander in French

squander in French is gaspiller, dilapider, gâcher — squander means to waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly.

squander in French

gaspiller
verb
To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.
dilapider
verb
To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.
gâcher
verb
To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.

What does "squander" mean?

  1. verb To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly.
    "He squandered his inheritance on bad investments."
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squander in a sentence

  • He squandered his inheritance on bad investments.
  • They squandered their lead in the second half of the game.

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What is "squander" in French?

"squander" in French is gaspiller, dilapider, gâcher. squander means: To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly.

How do you use "squander" in a sentence?

Example: "He squandered his inheritance on bad investments." In French, "squander" is gaspiller, dilapider, gâcher.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "squander": gaspiller, dilapider, gâcher.

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