spread
spread
sprɛd
spred
British pronunciation
/sprɛd/

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
example
Exemples
Right now, concerns about the pandemic are spreading across the globe.
En ce moment, les inquiétudes concernant la pandémie se propagent à travers le monde.
02

étaler, déployer

to open something that is closed or folded
Transitive: to spread a closed or folded object
to spread definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He spread the newspaper on the table to read.
Il a étalé le journal sur la table pour le lire.
03

étendre, répandre

to extend something across a surface or throughout a space
Transitive: to spread sth somewhere
to spread definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The chef instructed the kitchen staff to spread herbs generously over the pizza before baking.
Le chef a demandé au personnel de cuisine d'étaler généreusement les herbes sur la pizza avant de la cuire.
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
example
Exemples
He spread cream cheese on the bagel for breakfast.
Il a étalé du fromage à la crème sur le bagel pour le petit-déjeuner.
05

répandre, propager

to cause something to reach or affect a larger area or group of people
Transitive: to spread influence of something
example
Exemples
The charity spread its efforts to other regions in need of help.
La charité a étendu ses efforts à d'autres régions dans le besoin.
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
example
Exemples
The activists spread information about human rights violations in the region.
Les militants diffusent des informations sur les violations des droits de l'homme dans la région.
07

étendre, déployer

to extend or stretch something out
Transitive: to spread a body part
example
Exemples
The cat stretched and spread its body across the sunny spot on the windowsill.
Le chat s'étira et étendit son corps sur la tache ensoleillée du rebord de la fenêtre.
08

étaler, répandre

to cover or overlay a surface with a substance, material, or object
Transitive: to spread a surface with a material
example
Exemples
They spread the driveway with gravel to improve its appearance and durability.
Ils ont répandu du gravier sur l'allée pour en améliorer l'apparence et la durabilité.
09

se propager, se répandre

to become known by a larger group of people
example
Exemples
The news about the new law spread rapidly across the country.
La nouvelle concernant la nouvelle loi s'est répandue rapidement à travers le pays.
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
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
example
Exemples
Efforts were made to control the spread of false stories.
Des efforts ont été faits pour contrôler la propagation des fausses histoires.
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
SlangSlang
example
Exemples
Everyone contributed snacks to make a big spread.
Tout le monde a contribué avec des collations pour faire un grand repas partagé.
spread
01

réparti, étalé

distributed or spread over a considerable extent
02

étalé, répandu

expanded in dimension
03

étalé, disposé

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