No. 9,378 in French
diffuse
"Diffuse" in French means "broadcast" or "spread."
In a sentence
La lumière diffuse à travers les rideaux apporte une ambiance chaleureuse.
The diffuse light passing through the curtains creates a warm atmosphere.
In this sentence, 'diffuse' is an adjective describing the 'light' as being scattered or spread out, providing a specific quality to the atmosphere.
Elle diffuse les informations importantes à tous les employés.
She broadcasts the important information to all the employees.
Here, 'diffuse' is a verb meaning 'to broadcast or spread widely,' emphasizing the dissemination of information.
Les tendances se diffusent rapidement grâce aux réseaux sociaux.
Trends spread quickly thanks to social media.
In this case, 'se diffusent' is a reflexive verb form of 'diffuse,' indicating that trends spread themselves through a medium or mechanism, showcasing the distribution concept.
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