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    S'étendaient (en. Were extending)

    /s.e.tɑ̃.dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To spread over a surface or in space.
    The arms stretched out to welcome everyone.
    Les bras s'étendaient pour accueillir tout le monde.
    To diffuse or increase in a field.
    New ideas spread quickly in society.
    Les idées nouvelles s'étendaient rapidement dans la société.
    To take up space or time.
    The discussions stretched over several hours.
    Les discussions s'étendaient sur plusieurs heures.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'étendre', from Latin 'extendere' meaning 'to stretch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stretches as far as the eye can see
    To spread out very widely, with no visible limit.
    s'étendre à perte de vue
    to elaborate on a subject
    To develop a discussion or explanation on a given theme.
    s'étendre sur un sujet

    Related Words

    extend
    The action of stretching something or increasing its reach.
    étendre
    stretch
    To stretch or prolong, often in reference to space or duration.
    stretch

    Slang Meanings

    To spread like a stain
    That task stretched over the whole day.
    Cette tâche s'est étendue sur toute la journée.
    To stretch out in conversation
    We went on about the subject for hours!
    On s'est étendu sur le sujet pendant des heures!