L'expansion (en. Expansion)

/lɛks.pɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Process by which something extends or develops.

The expansion of climate and its impact on the environment are concerning.

L'expansion du climat et son impact sur l'environnement sont préoccupants.

Increase in volume, importance, or size.

Economic expansion has benefited many businesses.

L'expansion économique a profité à de nombreuses entreprises.

Growth of influence or reach.

The expansion of social networks has transformed communication.

L'expansion des réseaux sociaux a transformé la communication.

Comes from the Latin 'expansio', meaning 'to stretch'.

Territorial expansion

Increase in the geographic area of a country or territory.

expansion territoriale

Market expansion

Process by which a company broadens its presence in a market.

expansion de marché

Economic expansion

Increase in the wealth of a country or region.

expansion économique

Expansive

Tending to expand.

expansif

To extend

To make something larger or more extensive.

étendre

To develop

To grow or progress something.

développer

Rapid expansion in a business context.

This startup is experiencing rapid expansion.

Cette start-up connaît une expansion fulgurante.

Broadening of an idea or concept.

He demonstrated some expansion in his ideas.

Il a fait preuve d'une certaine expansion dans ses idées.