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    Étendant (en. Extending)

    [e.tɑ̃.dɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which extends or prolongs in space or time.
    The extending landscape before us was breathtaking.
    Le paysage étendant devant nous était à couper le souffle.
    Refers to something that is in extension or development.
    The studies are extending and cover many subjects.
    Les étudessont étendantes et couvrent de nombreux sujets.
    Can also refer to an extended period of time.
    The project has a duration extending over several months.
    Le projet a une durée étendant sur plusieurs mois.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb extend, which comes from the Latin 'extendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to elaborate on a subject
    To speak in detail about a subject.
    s'étendre sur un sujet
    an extending field
    An open or wide space.
    un champ étendant
    to stretch one's limits
    To extend one's capabilities or reach.
    étirer ses limites

    Related Words

    extend
    To make something larger or more extensive.
    étendre
    extent
    The extent or surface of something.
    étendue
    extender
    Device or tool used to extend something.
    étendeur

    Slang Meanings

    To elaborate on a subject for too long without reaching the point.
    He started extending, but nobody was listening.
    Il a commencé à étendant, mais personne ne l'écoutait.
    A story that drags on without interest.
    It was an extending tale of endless stories.
    C'était un étendant d'histoires sans fin.