distribution

/distʁibysjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminine

distribution; delivery; handing out (of mail, goods, leaflets, etc.)

La distribution du courrier se fait tous les matins.

Mail delivery happens every morning.

Synonyms:livraison, remise, répartition
2.
nounfeminine

cast (the actors in a film, play or show)

La distribution du film réunit plusieurs acteurs connus.

The cast of the film includes several well-known actors.

Synonyms:casting
3.
nounfeminine

distribution; the commercial system for getting products to consumers (retail, merchandising, sales channels)

La distribution de leurs produits se fait surtout en grande distribution.

Their products are mainly distributed through large retailers.

Synonyms:vente, commercialisation
4.
nounfeminine

distribution (statistical/probability distribution; the way values are spread)

La distribution des notes suit une courbe approximativement normale.

The distribution of the grades follows an approximately normal curve.

Synonyms:loi de probabilité, répartition (statistique)