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    Prolongea (en. Extended)

    /pʁɔ.lɔ̃.ʒe.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Make something last longer.
    He extended the meeting to discuss the details.
    Il prolongea la réunion pour discuter des détails.
    Stretch a duration in time.
    She extended her stay in Paris.
    Elle prolongea son séjour à Paris.
    Make something longer.
    They extended the show until midnight.
    Ils prolongèrent le spectacle jusqu'à minuit.

    Etymology

    From Latin prolungare, which means 'to extend in front'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prolong the pleasure
    Extend the duration of a pleasant experience.
    prolonger le plaisir
    prolong life
    Make something last longer.
    prolonger la vie
    prolong the holidays
    Lengthen the duration of the holidays.
    prolonger les vacances

    Related Words

    extension
    Action of lengthening.
    prolongement
    length
    Dimension of an object in the direction of its greatest extent.
    longueur
    duration
    Time during which something exists or occurs.
    durée

    Slang Meanings

    To prolong excessively.
    He extended the discussion until everyone wanted to leave.
    Il prolongea la discussion jusqu'à ce que tout le monde veuille partir.
    To delay a decision.
    He likes to prolong things, especially when it comes to making a decision.
    Il aime prolonger les choses, surtout quand il s'agit de prendre une décision.