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    Élargi (en. Expanded)

    /elargi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Referring to something that has been enlarged.
    The corridor has been widened to allow for better passage.
    Le couloir a été élargi pour permettre un meilleur passage.
    Implying an opening or an extension.
    This idea broadens our understanding of the subject.
    Cette idée élargie notre compréhension du sujet.
    A space that has been enlarged.
    The road has been widened to accommodate more vehicles.
    La route a été élargie pour accueillir plus de véhicules.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'élargir' derived from Latin 'exlargire.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To attain a broader view
    Adopting a broader perspective.
    s'élever à une vue élargie
    Broadened range
    Wide range or selection.
    éventail élargi
    Expanded mind
    Open-mindedness or increased tolerance.
    esprit élargi

    Related Words

    To widen
    To make broader.
    élargir
    Wide
    Having a large dimension.
    large
    To extend
    To go beyond the initial limits.
    étendre

    Slang Meanings

    Widened in the sense of being extravagant.
    He took a job just to make a little money and live more broadly.
    Il a pris un job juste pour se faire un peu d'argent et vivre plus élargi.
    Widened referring to a person who lets themselves go.
    Since he moved, he's a bit more laid-back; he takes life as it comes.
    Depuis qu'il a déménagé, il est un peu plus élargi, il prend la vie comme elle vient.