asperger

to spray

verb ahs-pair-ZHEH Rare

Also means

to sprinkle

Usage Note

Asperger means to spray or splash a liquid onto something or someone, as in sprinkling holy water (asperger d'eau bénite) or spray-painting. It is a regular -er verb. Do not confuse with the proper noun 'Asperger' (syndrome); in French the medical term is written the same way but is a borrowed name, not the same word.

Examples

"Le prêtre a aspergé les fidèles d'eau bénite."

Natural Translation

The priest sprinkled the faithful with holy water.

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