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sparing

UK
/ˈspeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɛrɪŋ/
sparinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈspeə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɛr.ɪŋ/
Functions as an adjective derived from the present participle of the verb "spare".
Translations
parcimonieuxSe dit surtout d’une utilisation très limitée de quelque chose.
She was sparing with her praise, offering compliments only when truly deserved.
Elle était parcimonieuse dans ses éloges, ne faisant des compliments que lorsqu’ils étaient vraiment mérités.
économeS’emploie pour une personne ou une manière d’utiliser les ressources avec modération.
He was sparing in his use of water during the drought.
Il était économe dans son usage de l’eau pendant la sécheresse.
indulgentDans le registre de la clémence ou de la modération dans les sanctions.
The referee was sparing in his penalties, allowing the game to flow.
L’arbitre était indulgent dans ses sanctions, laissant le jeu se dérouler librement.
Additional translations
clémentPlus soutenu; met l’accent sur la douceur ou la mansuétude.
Definitions
Using or giving only a small amount of something.
She was sparing with her praise, offering compliments only when truly deserved.
Economical or frugal in the use of resources.
He was sparing in his use of water during the drought.
Showing mercy or leniency; not harsh or severe.
The referee was sparing in his penalties, allowing the game to flow.
Synonyms
frugal
economical
thrifty
moderate
restrained
limited
scant
meager
Antonyms
extravagant
wasteful
sparingnoun
UK
/ˈspeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsperɪŋ/
Translations
retenuePour l’idée de réserve ou de modération dans l’expression ou l’usage.
His sparing of harsh words helped keep the discussion civil.
Sa retenue dans ses paroles dures a aidé à garder la discussion courtoise.
clémencePour l’idée de ne pas blesser, tuer ou infliger un mal.
The sparing of civilian lives became the army's priority.
La clémence envers les civils est devenue la priorité de l’armée.
Definitions
The act or practice of refraining from using, consuming, or inflicting something; the act of being sparing.
His sparing of harsh words helped keep the discussion civil.
An act of refraining from injuring, killing, or otherwise harming; mercy shown or granted.
The sparing of civilian lives became the army's priority.
spareverb

sparing

ing-form

spared
Past Simple
spared
Past Participle
sparing
ing-form
UK
/speə/
US
/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
save
conserve
economize
preserve
withhold
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.
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