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sparing

UK
/ˈspeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɛrɪŋ/

Translations

sparinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈspeə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈspɛr.ɪŋ/
Functions as an adjective derived from the present participle of the verb "spare".
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.
Synonyms
frugal
economical
thrifty
moderate
restrained
limited
scant
meager
Antonyms
extravagant
wasteful
sparingnoun
UK
/ˈspeərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsperɪŋ/
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.
spareverb

sparing

Gerund

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
save
conserve
economize
preserve
withhold

Definitions

sparinggerund / present participle
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.
sparingnoun
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
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.
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