Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Prolongée (en. Extended)

    /pʁɔlɔ̃ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is extended in time or space.
    The meeting was extended by an hour.
    La réunion a été prolongée d'une heure.
    Which has received an extension.
    The evolution of the situation led to prolonged measures.
    L'évolution de la situation a conduit à des mesures prolongées.
    Which lasts without interruption.
    A prolonged silence settled in the room.
    Un silence prolongé s'est installé dans la salle.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'prolonger', from Latin 'prolongare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    extended to the extreme
    which is stretched to the maximum, beyond the normal.
    prolongé à l'extrême
    prolong the pleasure
    to prolong a pleasant experience.
    prolonger le plaisir
    extend a deadline
    to extend the period granted to complete a task.
    prolonger un délai

    Related Words

    prolong
    To make something last longer.
    prolonger
    long
    of great length or duration.
    long
    extend
    To make something wider or longer.
    étendre

    Slang Meanings

    A moment that never ends.
    This meeting was so long, it was a prolonged one.
    Cette réunion était tellement longue, c'était une prolongée.
    An exaggerated delay.
    You're late again? That's a prolonged one!
    Tu es encore en retard ? C'est une prolongée, ça !