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smattering

/ˈsmæt.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈsmæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

smatteringnoun

smatterings

/ˈsmæt.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈsmæt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/

notionsAu sens de connaissances très limitées ou superficielles.

She had a smattering of French, just enough to get by during her trip to Paris.

Elle avait quelques notions de français, juste assez pour se débrouiller pendant son voyage à Paris.

poignéePour une petite quantité ou un petit nombre dispersé.

Only a smattering of fans showed up for the early-morning match.

Seule une poignée de supporters est venue pour le match matinal.

Synonyms

smatteringadjective

/ˈsmæt.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈsmæ.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ/

Archaic or literary usage meaning 'slight' or 'superficial'.

superficielSurtout pour un savoir ou une connaissance partielle.

His smattering knowledge of chemistry was not enough for the advanced course.

Ses connaissances superficielles en chimie ne suffisaient pas pour le cours avancé.

Additional translations

rudimentairePour une connaissance très limitée ou élémentaire.

Synonyms

smatterverb

smattering

Gerund

smattered

Past Simple

smattered

Past Participle

smattering

Gerund

/ˈsmæt.ə/

/ˈsmæt.ɚ/

picorerEn parlant d’un savoir superficiel ou fragmentaire; familier.

She can smatter in Italian, but she isn't fluent.

Elle picore en italien, mais elle n’est pas fluente.

Synonyms

Definitions

smatteringnoun

A small amount or slight knowledge of something.

She had a smattering of French, just enough to get by during her trip to Paris.

A small, scattered number or amount of something; a sprinkling.

Only a smattering of fans showed up for the early-morning match.

smatteringadjective

Slight; superficial; possessing only a small amount or surface understanding.

His smattering knowledge of chemistry was not enough for the advanced course.

smatterverb

To have or display only a slight or superficial knowledge of a subject; to dabble.

She can smatter in Italian, but she isn't fluent.