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    Prolonger (en. Extend)

    /pʁɔlɔ̃ɡe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Lengthen the duration of an event.
    We decided to extend our vacation by a week.
    Nous avons décidé de prolonger nos vacances d'une semaine.
    Lengthen a document or a project.
    The report needs to be extended to include more details.
    Il faut prolonger le rapport pour y inclure plus de détails.
    Delay the end of an activity.
    The discussions allowed for the extension of delivery deadlines.
    Les discussions ont permis de prolonger les délais de livraison.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'prolongare', composed of 'pro-' (for) and 'longus' (long).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    extend a contract
    Lengthen the duration of an initial contract.
    prolonger un contrat
    extend the invitation
    Invite to stay longer.
    prolonger l'invitation
    extend the discussion
    Continue to discuss a topic after the allocated time.
    prolonger la discussion

    Related Words

    extension
    Action of extending the duration of something.
    prolongation
    length
    Measurement of space between two points.
    longueur
    lengthily
    In a prolonged manner over time.
    longuement

    Slang Meanings

    Informally extending something.
    We're going to extend the party until morning!
    On va prolonger la fête jusqu'au matin !
    Dragg a situation out.
    He likes to prolong meetings without really saying much.
    Il aime prolonger les réunions sans vraiment y dire grand-chose.