Rechercher
to spare
01
donner
to give someone something that one has enough of
Transitive: to spare sth
Example
He decided to spare the extra supplies to the local charity.
Il a décidé de faire cadeau des fournitures supplémentaires à l'association locale.
She chose to spare her weekend plans to help her friend move.
Elle a choisi d'épargner ses projets de week-end pour aider son amie à déménager.
Example
Despite the betrayal, he chose to spare his friend's feelings and kept the secret to himself.
Malgré la trahison, il a choisi d'épargner les sentiments de son ami et a gardé le secret pour lui.
The compassionate judge decided to spare the young offender and opted for rehabilitation.
Le juge compatissant a décidé d'épargner le jeune délinquant et a opté pour la réhabilitation.
Example
She spared him the trouble of preparing dinner by cooking a meal herself.
The teacher spared the students from taking an extra exam by offering an alternative assessment.
Example
She spares when it comes to dining out, opting to cook at home to save money.
Elle économise lorsqu'il s'agit de dîner au restaurant, choisissant de cuisiner à la maison pour économiser de l'argent.
Despite the temptation, she spares when it comes to impulse purchases, preferring to save for future goals.
Malgré la tentation, elle épargne lorsqu'il s'agit d'achats impulsifs, préférant économiser pour ses objectifs futurs.
spare
01
de rechange, supplémentaire
more than what is needed and not currently in use
Example
He always kept spare batteries in his bag in case his devices ran out of power.
He had a spare key hidden outside in case he ever locked himself out of the house.
Example
He used his spare time to work on his hobby of woodworking.
Il a utilisé son temps libre pour travailler sur son passe-temps de menuiserie.
With a few hours of spare time, they decided to explore the nearby city.
Avec quelques heures de temps libre, ils ont décidé d'explorer la ville voisine.
Example
After months of training, he had a spare physique, ideal for competitive running.
Après des mois d'entraînement, il avait une silhouette mince, idéale pour la course à pied compétitive.
The model 's spare figure was highlighted in the latest fashion magazine.
La silhouette mince du mannequin a été mise en avant dans le dernier magazine de mode.
03
extrême réduit, restreint
small and insufficient in amount
Example
His spare knowledge of the subject meant he struggled during the discussion.
Ses connaissances extrêmement réduites sur le sujet ont fait qu'il a eu du mal pendant la discussion.
She offered a spare amount of sympathy, barely acknowledging the situation.
Elle a offert une sympathie extrême réduite, à peine en train d'accuser la situation.
Example
His spare writing style was clear and direct, avoiding unnecessary flourishes.
Son style d'écriture épuré était clair et direct, évitant les ornements inutiles.
She wore a spare outfit that was practical and understated, with no extra accessories.
Elle portait une tenue épurée, sobre et pratique, sans accessoires supplémentaires.
Spare
01
rechange, d'appoint
an extra item kept available for use as a replacement or backup
Example
She always carries a spare in her bag, just in case she loses her primary key.
Elle porte toujours un clé de rechange dans son sac, juste au cas où elle perdrait sa clé principale.
The mechanic replaced the flat tire with a spare from the trunk.
Le mécanicien a remplacé le pneu crevé par un pneu de rechange, d'appoint du coffre.
02
un spare, un strike dans le bowling
the act of knocking down all ten pins with two consecutive rolls in a single frame of bowling
What is a "spare"?
A spare in bowling is when a player knocks down all 10 pins with two rolls in a frame. This happens if the player does not knock down all the pins with the first roll but manages to knock the remaining pins down with the second roll. A spare earns 10 points plus the number of pins knocked down on the player's next roll. It is a solid outcome, as it helps the player build a good score, though it is not as ideal as a strike. In ten-pin bowling, a spare is marked with a "/" on the scorecard.
Example
She picked up a spare by hitting the pins left standing after her first roll.
After the first ball, there were still a few pins left, but I managed to pick up a spare.
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