See also: Ecart

French

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Etymology

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From écarter.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /e.kaʁ/
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Noun

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écart m (plural écarts)

  1. space, gap, interval, distance
    réduire l’écart
    reduce the gap
  2. difference (between numbers)
  3. discrepancy, disparity (between excuses, explanations)
  4. (card games) discard
  5. (administration) hamlet
  6. deviation, a straying, lapse from morality, reason, decorum

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