What does s'éparpiller in French mean?

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

The word s'éparpiller in French means scatter, strew, divide, split, share, spread, spread yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word s'éparpiller

scatter, strew

verbe transitif (disséminer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'enfant éparpille ses jouets dans toute la maison.
The child scatters (or: strews) his toys all round the house.

divide, split, share, spread

verbe transitif (figuré (disperser)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il éparpille son talent entre trop d'activités.
He divides his talent among too many activities.

spread yourself

verbe pronominal (figuré (se partager)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Cet étudiant s'éparpille entre des activités trop nombreuses.
The student spreads herself between too many activities.

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