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    Expansion (en. Expansion)

    /ɛks.pɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Increase in the volume or size of an object or entity.
    The expansion of the city has led to new real estate projects.
    L'expansion de la ville a entraîné de nouveaux projets immobiliers.
    Process by which a substance increases in volume due to heat.
    The expansion of warm air in a balloon makes it lighter.
    L'expansion de l'air chaud dans un ballon le rend plus léger.
    Development or growth in an economic or social context.
    The economic expansion of the country has attracted many investors.
    L'expansion économique du pays a attiré de nombreux investisseurs.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'expansio', which means 'the action of extending'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    expansion of fields
    Growth or increase in business sectors.
    expansion des domaines
    rapid expansion
    Rapid growth in a given context.
    expansion rapide
    territorial expansion
    Increase in the territories occupied by a country or entity.
    expansion territoriale

    Related Words

    expansive
    Who shows great openness or is inclined to extend.
    expansif
    expanse
    Large open space or extent.
    expanse

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive growth.
    It seems that the offices are experiencing a wild expansion with all these new projects.
    On dirait que les bureaux connaissent une expansion sauvage avec tous ces nouveaux projets.
    Uncontrolled development.
    This expansion of the company makes me think they are taking too many risks.
    Cette expansion de l'entreprise me fait penser qu'ils prennent trop de risques.