spacing

• Nom désignant la distance entre des objets, des lignes ou des éléments, souvent utilisé dans les contextes de conception, d'impression ou de disposition. Il peut aussi désigner l'action d'espacer ou l'intervalle lui-même.

A noun referring to the amount of space between items, lines, or elements, often used in contexts like design, printing, or arrangement.

1. Distance between objectsB1formal

   The amount of space between items, lines, or elements.

   espacement

   • The spacing between the trees allows plenty of sunlight.
   • Adjust the line spacing in your document for better readability.
   • Proper spacing between paragraphs improves the layout.

   Synonymesclearancedistancegapintervalseparationspace

2. Typography spacingB2formalIT

   The arrangement and distance of letters, words, or lines in printed or digital text.

   Espacement typographique

   • The designer changed the kerning spacing for a modern look.
   • Good word spacing makes text easier to read.
   • The font has excellent character spacing.

   Antonymescompressioncrowding

3. Arrangement in spaceB2formal

   The positioning or distribution of objects within an area.

   Espacement (disposition dans l'espace)

   • The spacing of furniture in the room affects its feel.
   • Gardeners consider plant spacing for optimal growth.
   • The parking lot has wide spacing between vehicles.

   Synonymesarrangementdistributionlayoutplacementpositioning

• Espacer, c'est disposer des objets ou des événements avec des intervalles réguliers ou définis entre eux, ou séparer par des écarts, notamment dans l'espace ou le temps.

A verb meaning to arrange or position with spaces between items, or to divide into intervals.

1. Arrange with intervalsB1formal

   To position or arrange things with spaces between them.

   Espacer

   • Space the plants about 30 cm apart in the garden.
   • The teacher asked us to space our words evenly when writing.
   • They spaced the chairs evenly around the table.

   Synonymesdistributeintersperseseparatespread

   Antonymescompresscondensecrowdpack

2. Informal: Leave spaceB2informal

   To make room or leave space for something or someone.

   Laisser de l'espace

   • Space out the paragraphs in your essay.
   • Can you space me in for the meeting?
   • He spaced his appointments to avoid rushing.

   Synonymesclearmove overvacate