This is the 5127th most frequent French word.
épargner
"Épargner" means "to save" or "to spare."
In this sentence, 'épargner' is used in the context of saving money for future use.
Il faut épargner de l'argent pour réaliser ses projets.
One must save money to achieve their projects.
Here, 'épargner' is used in the sense of sparing or avoiding something for the sake of others.
Elle a épargné ses critiques pour ne pas blesser ses amis.
She spared her critiques to not hurt her friends.
In this context, 'épargner' refers to being exempt or escaping harm or adverse effects.