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to spread (a substance over a surface)
to smear; to apply
Peux-tu étaler du beurre sur la tartine ?
Can you spread some butter on the slice of bread?
to lay out or display (objects, merchandise)
Le marchand étale ses produits sur la table du marché.
The vendor displays his products on the market table.
to flaunt; to show off (one's possessions, qualities, etc.)
Il aime étaler sa réussite dès qu'il en a l'occasion.
He likes to flaunt his success whenever he gets the chance.
to spread out or stagger (over time); to schedule (payments, work, etc.)
On peut étaler le paiement sur six mois si vous préférez.
We can spread the payment over six months if you prefer.
to fall or sprawl (oneself) — to land heavily or spread out on the ground
to spread out (intr.)
Il a glissé sur la glace et s'est étalé devant tout le monde.
He slipped on the ice and fell flat in front of everyone.
to beat or humiliate someone decisively (informal)
Il m'a totalement étalé au tennis hier.
He totally wiped the floor with me at tennis yesterday.