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    S'allongeaient (en. Were lying down)

    /salɔ̃ʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To lay flat, to stretch out.
    They were lying on the grass to enjoy the sun.
    Ils s'allongeaient sur l'herbe pour profiter du soleil.
    To take up space by stretching out.
    The children were lying on the floor to make shapes.
    Les enfants s'allongeaient sur le sol pour faire des figures.
    To remain at rest by sprawling out.
    After a long day, they were lying on the couch.
    Après une longue journée, ils s'allongeaient sur le canapé.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'allonger' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lie down in the sun
    Taking a moment to relax while being exposed to the sun.
    s'allonger au soleil
    to lie on one's back
    Positioning oneself flat on one's back on a surface.
    s'allonger sur le dos
    not to lie down
    Not taking a break or not letting oneself go.
    ne pas s'allonger

    Related Words

    to lengthen
    To make something stretch or increase.
    allonger
    long
    Which has a great length.
    long
    to extend
    To prolong or spread something.
    étendre

    Slang Meanings

    To sprawl
    After a night of heavy drinking, he sprawled on the bed.
    Après une soirée bien arrosée, il s'est vautré sur le lit.
    To stretch like a pancake
    He stretched out like a pancake on the beach.
    Il s'est étendu comme une crêpe sur la plage.