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spared

/speəd/

/spɛrd/

sparedpast participle

/spɛəd/

/spɛrd/

Past-participle adjective meaning ‘not harmed’ or ‘saved’; non-gradable.

Translations

épargné

The spared areas of the city remained untouched by the storm.

Les zones épargnées de la ville sont restées intactes après la tempête.

Additional translations

réservéSurtout dans un contexte financier ou de gestion des ressources.

Definitions

Not affected, harmed, or destroyed; shown mercy or avoidance of damage.

The spared areas of the city remained untouched by the storm.

Kept or saved for future use; reserved rather than expended.

The spared funds were allocated to scholarships.

Synonyms

spared from harm

spareverb

spared

Past Simple

spared

Past Simple

spared

Past Participle

sparing

Gerund

/speə/

/spɛr/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sparenoun

Definitions

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.

spareadjective

Definitions

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.