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strew in French

strew in French is joncher, parsemer — strew means to scatter things loosely over a surface or area.

strew in French

joncher
verb
(dated, except strewn) To distribute objects or pieces of something over an area, especially in a random manner.
parsemer
verb
(dated, except strewn) To distribute objects or pieces of something over an area, especially in a random manner.

What does "strew" mean?

  1. verb To scatter things loosely over a surface or area.
    "to strew sand over a floor"
  2. verb To lie scattered across something, covering it.
    "Leaves strewed the ground."
  3. verb To spread something widely.
  4. verb To place things at random points throughout an area.
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strew in a sentence

  • to strew sand over a floor
  • The files had been strewn all over the floor.
  • Leaves strewed the ground.

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What is "strew" in French?
"strew" in French is joncher, parsemer. strew means: To scatter things loosely over a surface or area.
Are there other ways to say "strew" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "strew": joncher, parsemer.
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