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adjective

épars

scatter

Definition & meaning

Épars means scattered, spread out, or dispersed. It describes things that are separated from one another rather than gathered in one place. It can also be used figuratively for disconnected thoughts or fragments.

Grammar & Word origin

Épars is an adjective. Its forms are:

  • Masculine singular and plural: épars
  • Feminine singular: éparse
  • Feminine plural: éparses

It comes from Latin esparsus, meaning “scattered.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • dispersé — dispersed; often suggests movement away from a group.
  • disséminé — scattered over an area, often in many places.
  • éparpillé — scattered about, often with a more casual or disorderly sense.

Antonyms

  • rassemblé — gathered together.
  • regroupé — brought together into a group.

Common phrases & collocations

  • des feuilles éparses — scattered leaves or loose sheets.
  • des éléments épars — scattered elements or fragments.
  • des pensées éparses — scattered or disconnected thoughts.

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Examples

Quelques maisons éparses étaient visibles à travers la vallée.adjective

A few scattered houses were visible across the valley.

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