What does épargner in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word épargner in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use épargner in French.

The word épargner in French means save, save, spare, spare, spare, save yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word épargner

save

verbe intransitif (économiser)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Marie a du mal à épargner pour ses vieux jours.
Marie has trouble saving for her old age.

save

verbe transitif (mettre de l'argent de côté)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Tu épargnes 20 euros tous les mois pour tes vacances.
Save twenty euros every month for your holiday.

spare

verbe transitif (éviter)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
On ne lui a épargné aucune humiliation.
He was spared no humiliation.

spare

verbe transitif (ne pas tuer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les ravisseurs ont épargné le témoin.
The kidnappers spared the witness.

spare

verbe transitif (ménager la fierté de [qqn])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'audit l'a relativement épargné dans son rapport.
The audit report spared him to an extent.

save yourself

verbe pronominal (se dispenser de)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Il s'est épargné la tâche fastidieuse du déménagement.
He saved himself the tiresome task of moving.

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