Also means
display
Usage Note
Étaler can mean to spread a substance (butter, paint) or to lay things out on a surface. The reflexive s'étaler means 'to sprawl' (a person) or 'to spread' (a stain). The noun étalage means 'display' or 'shop window'.
Examples
"Elle étale la confiture sur le pain."
Natural Translation
She spreads the jam on the bread.
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