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    Allongeant (en. Lengthening)

    /alɔ̃ʒɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That elongates, that makes longer.
    This exercise is elongating for the muscles.
    Cet exercice est allongeant pour les muscles.
    That prolongs a duration.
    He uses an elongating writing style to create suspense.
    Il utilise un style d'écriture allongeant pour créer du suspense.
    That has the effect of extending or widening.
    This element has an elongating effect on the silhouette.
    Cet élément a un effet allongeant sur la silhouette.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to elongate', which comes from the Latin 'elongare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    elongating time
    Extended period of time.
    temps allongeant
    elongating effect
    Impact that contributes to extending or lengthening.
    effet allongeant
    elongating skirt
    Garment that elongates the silhouette.
    jupe allongeante

    Related Words

    lengthening
    Action of making something longer.
    allongement
    length
    Measure of the extent of an object.
    longueur
    to elongate
    To stretch something out, to extend.
    allonger

    Slang Meanings

    Having a style or manner that seems elongating.
    She is wearing a dress that is truly elongating.
    Elle porte une robe qui est vraiment allongeante.
    Using words or phrases that make the speech long and boring.
    His speech was so elongating that we lost all attention.
    Son discours était tellement allongeant qu'on a perdu toute attention.