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éventer means "to fan" or "to flap (something)," causing air to pass over. It can also mean "to spread" as in a disease or rumor (e.g., la rumeur s'est vite éparpillée — the rumor spread quickly).
Common uses:
éventer une tente — to fan a tent (to allow it to dry)éventer un bébé — to fan a baby (to cool them)éventer une pièce — to ventilate a roomRelated Topics: Common French Verbs, Communication, Health and Illness