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    Prolongé (en. Prolonged)

    /pʁɔlɔ̃ʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has been extended in duration or dimension.
    The meeting was extended by two hours.
    La réunion a été prolongée de deux heures.
    Referring to something that lasts longer than expected.
    This project has experienced extended delays.
    Ce projet a connu des délais prolongés.
    Referring to an effect or consequence extended over time.
    The effects of the treatment can be extended.
    Les effets du traitement peuvent être prolongés.

    Etymology

    From the verb extend, coming from the Latin 'prolongare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To extend the pleasure
    To ensure that a pleasant moment lasts longer.
    prolonger le plaisir
    To extend a deadline
    To extend the duration of an allotted time.
    prolonger un délai
    To extend a relationship
    To continue a relationship beyond the intended duration.
    prolonger une relation

    Related Words

    Extension
    The action of extending something.
    prolongation
    To extend
    To make something longer.
    prolonger
    Long
    That has a great length or duration.
    long

    Slang Meanings

    To prolong a situation without reason.
    Stop prolonging, we already know it's dead.
    Arrête de prolonger, on sait déjà que c'est mort.
    To stay longer than expected in a place.
    We extended our stay at the bar all night.
    On s'est prolongé au bar toute la nuit.