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spare

UK
/speə/
US
/spɛr/

Translations

sparenoun
spares
pl
UK
/spɛə/
US
/spɛr/
rechangePour un élément supplémentaire gardé en réserve.
He always carries a spare in the trunk of his car.
Il garde toujours un rechange dans le coffre de sa voiture.
remplaçantPour une personne ou un élément disponible en cas de besoin.
The team has a spare ready to substitute if anyone gets injured.
L'équipe a un remplaçant prêt à entrer si quelqu'un se blesse.
Additional translations
spareAu bowling, emprunt à l'anglais.
Synonyms
reserve
extra
backup
substitute
standby
spareverb
spared
Past Simple
spared
Past Participle
sparing
Gerund
UK
/speə/
US
/spɛr/
épargnerSens de clémence ou de retenue.
The king decided to spare the prisoner and set him free.
Le roi décida d'épargner le prisonnier et de le libérer.
consacrerQuand il s'agit de dégager ou d'accorder du temps.
Can you spare a moment to talk about the project?
Pouvez-vous consacrer un moment à discuter du projet ?
Additional translations
ménagerPour éviter à quelqu'un quelque chose de pénible ou d'agréable.
Synonyms
withhold
conserve
preserve
economize
save
spareadjective
sparer
Comp.
sparest
Super.
UK
/speə/
US
/spɛr/
de rechangePour un objet supplémentaire gardé en réserve.
She kept a spare key under the doormat.
Elle gardait une clé de rechange sous le paillasson.
mincePour une silhouette maigre ou élancée.
He had a spare frame and a runner's posture.
Il avait une silhouette mince et une allure de coureur.
Do you have a spare room for the night?
Avez-vous une chambre libre pour la nuit ?
dépouilléPour un style simple, sans ornements.
The room was decorated in a spare style.
La pièce était décorée dans un style dépouillé.
Additional translations
sobreSe dit aussi d'un style concis ou mesuré.
Synonyms
redundant
superfluous
unneeded
additional
extra
surplus
Antonyms
excessive
full

Definitions

sparenoun
An extra item kept in case another item of the same type is lost, broken, or worn out.
He always carries a spare tire in the trunk of his car.
In bowling, a situation where all the pins are knocked down with two rolls.
She managed to get a spare on her second roll.
A person or thing that is available to be used if needed.
The team has a spare player ready to substitute if anyone gets injured.
spareverb
To refrain from harming or destroying; to show mercy.
The king decided to spare the prisoner and set him free.
To give or afford something to someone, especially when it is difficult to do so.
Can you spare a moment to talk about the project?
To save or relieve someone from experiencing something unpleasant.
Please spare me the details of the argument.
spareadjective
Not being used or occupied; available for use.
She kept a spare key under the doormat in case she ever got locked out.
Thin or lean in build or appearance.
The spare figure of the marathon runner was evident as he crossed the finish line.
Plain, simple, or unadorned in style or appearance.
The room was decorated in a spare style, with only a few pieces of furniture.
Economical or frugal in use or expenditure.
The writer's spare prose was both effective and engaging, leaving out unnecessary details.
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