spare

• Décrit quelque chose de supplémentaire, non utilisé à ce moment ou gardé en réserve, comme une pièce de rechange ou du temps libre.

Describes something that is extra, not currently in use, or kept in reserve.

1. Extra or additionalA2formal

   Kept in reserve for future use; not currently in use.

   de rechange

   • I have a spare key hidden under the mat.
   • Do you have a spare pen I could borrow?
   • We keep a spare tire in the trunk of the car.

   Synonymesadditionalauxiliaryexcessextrareservesupplementarysurplus

   Antonymesessentialnecessaryneededrequired

2. Lean or thinB2formal

   Describing a person who is thin and has a lean physique.

   Mince et sec

   • He was a tall, spare man with a quiet demeanor.
   • Her spare frame made her look taller than she was.
   • The athlete had a spare, muscular build.

   Synonymesgauntlankyleanrawbonedscrawnyskinnyslenderslimthinwiry

   Antonymeschubbycorpulentfatobeseplumpstocky

3. Minimal or frugalB2formal

   Simple, plain, or lacking in ornamentation; not abundant.

   sobre, dépouillé

   • The room was decorated in a spare, minimalist style.
   • His writing style is spare and direct.
   • They lived a spare life, with few possessions.

   Synonymesausterebarefrugalleanmeagerplainscantsimplesoberstark

   Antonymeselaboratelavishluxuriousornateplush

• Nom désignant un objet de rechange conservé en réserve, comme une pièce détachée, une roue de secours ou une clé supplémentaire, utilisé en remplacement en cas de besoin.

A noun referring to an extra item kept in reserve, such as a spare part, spare tire, or spare key, used as a replacement when needed.

1. A2formal

   An extra item kept in reserve for use when needed.

   pièce de rechange

   • I keep a spare in the trunk of my car.
   • Do you have a spare for this key?
   • He always carries a spare of his glasses.

   Synonymesbackupduplicateextrareplacementreserve

2. Bowling termB1informal

   The act of knocking down all remaining pins with the second ball in a frame.

   Spare (bowling)

   • She scored a spare in the last frame.
   • He needed a spare to win the game.
   • Getting a spare is better than a split.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de s'abstenir de nuire, de punir ou d'utiliser quelque chose, ainsi que le fait de fournir ou de céder quelque chose de superflu ou d'inutilisé.

A verb used to indicate the act of refraining from harming, punishing, or using something, or giving something extra or unused.

1. Refrain from harmingB2formal

   To choose not to harm, punish, or kill someone or something.

   Épargner (ne pas nuire)

   • The king spared the prisoner's life.
   • She spared the spider and let it outside.
   • The storm spared the coastal town from major damage.

   Synonymesforgivelet offpardonreprieve

   Antonymesattackharmhurtinjurepunish

2. Give or provideB1formal

   To give something that is not needed or to make something available for someone.

   donner, accorder

   • Can you spare a few minutes to help me?
   • He spared some money for charity.
   • I can spare one of my tickets for you.

   Synonymesaffordcontributedonategivepart withprovide

   Antonymesdenykeepwithhold

3. Save from effort or troubleB2formal

   To prevent someone from having to experience something difficult or unpleasant.

   épargner (à quelqu'un)

   • She spared him the embarrassment of explaining.
   • I'll spare you the details of the boring meeting.
   • He spared his friend the trouble of carrying the heavy box.

   Synonymesexcuseexemptlet offrelievesave

   Antonymesafflictburdentrouble