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    Prolongés (en. Extended)

    /pʁɔlɔ̃ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is extended, prolonged in time.
    The deadlines for the project have been extended.
    Les délais pour le projet ont été prolongés.
    Refers to an event that lasts longer than expected.
    The concert was extended due to the enthusiasm of the audience.
    Le concert a été prolongé en raison de l'enthousiasme du public.
    Which has been spatially extended.
    The extended territory of the company covers several regions.
    Le territoire prolongé de l'entreprise couvre plusieurs régions.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'prolonger', composed of the prefix 'pro-' and 'long', meaning 'to extend in time'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Extend the pleasure
    Make a pleasant experience last longer.
    prolonger le plaisir
    Extend an agreement
    Extend the duration of a contract or agreement.
    prolonger un accord
    Extend the suspense
    Maintain an extended wait before resolving a situation.
    prolonger le suspense

    Related Words

    Prolong
    Make something last beyond its normal duration.
    prolonger
    Long
    Which has a large dimension in time or space.
    long
    Dilate
    Make wider or longer.
    dilater

    Slang Meanings

    When a situation becomes too long to handle.
    This movie is so prolonged that we're tired of it.
    Ce film est tellement prolongé qu'on en a marre.
    To drag on in a conversation.
    Don't prolong the debate, we got it.
    Ne prolonge pas le débat, on a compris.