écart

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French

Etymology

From écarter.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.kaʁ/
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Noun

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

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