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    Prolongeait (en. Extended)

    [pʁɔlɔ̃ʒɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The act of extending something in time or space.
    He was extending his stay in Paris.
    Il prolongeait son séjour à Paris.
    Making something longer by adding elements.
    She was prolonging the conversation to learn more.
    Elle prolongeait la conversation pour en savoir plus.
    To make something last beyond its initial duration.
    They were extending the meeting to address other topics.
    Ils prolongeaient la réunion pour aborder d'autres sujets.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'prolonger', derived from Latin 'prolongare' meaning 'to stretch out in front'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prolong the pleasure
    To make something enjoyable for a longer time.
    prolonger le plaisir
    prolong life
    To increase the lifespan of something or someone.
    prolonger la vie
    extend a deadline
    To grant more time to complete a task.
    prolonger un délai

    Related Words

    extension
    The act of extending or the state of what is extended.
    prolongement
    prolonged
    Lasting longer than expected or that has been extended.
    prolongé
    extender
    Someone or something that prolongs.
    prolongateur

    Slang Meanings

    To drag things out for no reason.
    He was stalling to avoid turning in his assignment.
    Il prolongeait pour ne pas rendre son devoir.
    To keep a party going.
    We started to extend the evening at the bar.
    On a commencé à prolonger la soirée au bar.