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Définition et signification de « spread » en anglais

to spread
01

s’étendre, se propager, se répandre

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people 
Intransitive: to spread
to spread definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
verbe d’action
irrégulier
présent
spread
3e personne du singulier
spreads
participe présent
spreading
passé simple
spread
participe passé
spread
Exemples
The flu virus can easily spread in crowded places. 

Le virus de la grippe peut facilement se propager dans les lieux bondés.

02

étaler, déployer

to open something that is closed or folded 
Transitive: to spread a closed or folded object
to spread definition and meaning
Exemples
She spread the blanket on the grass for a picnic. 

Elle a étalé la couverture sur l'herbe pour un pique-nique.

03

étendre, répandre

to extend something across a surface or throughout a space 
Transitive: to spread sth somewhere
to spread definition and meaning
Exemples
The gardener spread fertilizer across the entire lawn to promote healthy grass growth. 

Le jardinier a répandu de l'engrais sur toute la pelouse pour favoriser une croissance saine de l'herbe.

04

étaler, répandre

to put a layer of a smooth or soft substance over a surface 
Transitive: to spread a soft substance on a surface
to spread definition and meaning
Exemples
She spread butter on her toast before adding the jam. 

Elle étala du beurre sur son toast avant d'ajouter la confiture.

05

répandre, propager

to cause something to reach or affect a larger area or group of people 
Transitive: to spread influence of something
Exemples
The campaign spread its influence to neighboring cities. 

La campagne a étendu son influence aux villes voisines.

06

diffuser, propager

to make more people know or be aware of something by sharing or promoting it 
Transitive: to spread a piece of information or message
Exemples
The organization spread awareness about the importance of environmental conservation through educational campaigns. 

L'organisation a diffusé des informations sur l'importance de la conservation de l'environnement à travers des campagnes éducatives.

07

étendre, déployer

to extend or stretch something out 
Transitive: to spread a body part
Exemples
The eagle spread its wings wide as it soared gracefully through the sky. 

L'aigle étendit largement ses ailes alors qu'il planait gracieusement dans le ciel.

08

étaler, répandre

to cover or overlay a surface with a substance, material, or object 
Transitive: to spread a surface with a material
Exemples
The artist spread the sculpture with a layer of wax to give it a glossy finish. 

L'artiste a étalé la sculpture avec une couche de cire pour lui donner un fini brillant.

09

se propager, se répandre

to become known by a larger group of people 
Exemples
The rumor spread quickly throughout the office. 

La rumeur s'est rapidement répandue dans tout le bureau.

Spread
01

exploitation agricole, ranch

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) 
spread definition and meaning
02

écart, disparité

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures 
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
abstrait
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
forme plurielle
spreads
03

dispersion, répartition aléatoire

a haphazard distribution in all directions 
04

propagation, diffusion

the act or process of something becoming known or shared by a larger area or group 
Exemples
The rapid spread of ideas led to important social changes. 

La propagation rapide des idées a conduit à d'importants changements sociaux.

05

dessus de lit, couverture décorative

decorative cover for a bed 
06

festin, banquet

a feast featuring a variety of delicious dishes that bring immense satisfaction and pleasure to those partaking in it 
07

un repas improvisé, un casse-croûte partagé

a shared improvised meal made from commissary items 
argot
Exemples
The inmates prepared a spread from chips, ramen, and canned tuna. 

Les détenus ont préparé un festin à base de chips, de ramen et de thon en conserve.

08

pâte à tartiner, tartinade

a soft food that is put onto bread, crackers, or other foods with a knife 
Exemples
She made a garlic spread for the sandwiches. 
spread
01

réparti, étalé

distributed or spread over a considerable extent 
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
adjectif participe passé
qualitatif
superlatif
most spread
comparatif
more spread
gradable
02

étalé, répandu

expanded in dimension 
03

étalé, disposé

prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out 
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