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    Élargie (en. Expanded)

    /e.laʁ.ʒi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has undergone an increase in width.
    This road has been widened to accommodate more traffic.
    Cette route a été élargie pour accueillir plus de trafic.
    That extends over a larger surface.
    The room has been enlarged to allow for new furniture.
    La pièce a été élargie pour permettre l'ajout de nouveaux mobiliers.
    That has developed or extended in its figurative meaning.
    Her worldview expanded after her travels.
    Sa vision du monde s'est é́largie après ses voyages.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'élargir', derived from the Latin 'latus' meaning 'wide'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    broaden one's horizons
    Increase one's knowledge or perspectives.
    élargir son horizon
    broaden the debate
    Incorporate new topics or viewpoints into a discussion.
    élargir le débat
    expand an area
    Increase the surface area of a defined space.
    élargir une zone

    Related Words

    widening
    The action of making something wider.
    élargissement
    wide
    That has a large extent.
    large
    ample
    That is vast, generous in size.
    ample

    Slang Meanings

    Expanded in the context of a party.
    This party was really expanded with all these guests.
    Cette fête était vraiment é́largie avec tous ces invités.
    Referring to a person who lets themselves go even more.
    Since he took a vacation, he is much more relaxed.
    Depuis qu'il a pris des vacances, il est beaucoup plus é́largi.