dissiper

to dissipate, to disperse, to scatter, to squander, to waste

d i . s i . p e
dissip to dissipate, to disperse, to scatter + er Infinitive
verb Rare #33,997
to dissipate, to disperse, to scatter Often used for things like fog, doubts, or crowds.
FR: Le soleil va dissiper le brouillard.
EN: The sun is going to dissipate the fog.
to squander, to waste Used especially for money, time, or energy.
FR: Il ne faut pas dissiper ton argent.
EN: You must not squander your money.

C'est un appareil unique capable de dissiper la mélancolie et le stress.

It’s a unique device capable of dispelling melancholy and stress.

Les nuages vont se dissiper en fin de journée.

The clouds will dissipate by the end of the day.

J'espère que le brouillard va bientôt se dissiper.

I hope the fog clears soon.

C'est censé se dissiper.

It's supposed to dissipate.

— Le Loup de Wall Street (2013)

Les effets du sédatif vont bientôt se dissiper.

The effects of the sedative will soon wear off.

— Bugonia (2025)

Toutes ces pensées ridicules de la tête du roi Charles semblent se dissiper.

All these ridiculous thoughts seem to be dissipating from King Charles's head.

— L'Histoire personnelle de David Copperfield (2019)

Comment pouvons-nous dissiper leurs doutes et leurs craintes?

How can we dispel their doubts and fears?

L'odeur a mis trois jours à se dissiper.

The smell took three days to dissipate.