semer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to sow
Le mois de mai est le meilleur moment pour semer les tournesols.May is the best time to sow sunflowers.
a. to scatter
Je sème toujours mes affaires un peu partout dans la maison.I always scatter my stuff all over the house.
3.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to propagate)
a. to spread
Inutile de semer la panique. La population est suffisamment inquiète comme ça.There's no need to spread panic. People are worried enough as it is.
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to leave behind)
a. to lose
Les fugitifs ont semé la police en empruntant des petites routes de campagne.The fugitives lost the police by taking small country roads.
b. to shake off
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
J’étais avec un groupe de touristes, mais je les ai semés dès que j’ai pu.I was with a group of tourists, but I shook them off as soon as I could.
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