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    S'allongeait (en. Was lying down)

    /salɔ̃ʒɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To lie down in an extended position.
    He was lying on the grass to enjoy the sun.
    Il s'allongeait sur l'herbe pour profiter du soleil.
    To be spread out or extended in space.
    The road stretched out as far as the eye could see.
    La route s'allongeait à perte de vue.
    To take on temporal or spatial extent.
    The discussions dragged on without reaching a conclusion.
    Les discussions s'allongeaient sans aboutir.

    Etymology

    Comes from 'allonger', which comes from Latin 'elongare' meaning 'to extend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to insist on one's rights
    To insist on claiming one's rights.
    s'allonger sur ses droits
    time stretches
    Time passes slowly.
    le temps s'allonge
    to lie flat on the ground
    To lie flat on the ground.
    s'allonger sur le sol

    Related Words

    lengthen
    To make longer.
    allonger
    length
    Measure of distance between two points.
    longueur
    extend
    To stretch something in length or width.
    étendre

    Slang Meanings

    To relax or rest.
    After a long day, I don't hesitate to lie down on the couch.
    Après une longue journée, je n’hésite pas à m’allonger sur le canapé.
    To take one's time, not to be in a hurry.
    When I'm on vacation, I lie down without limits.
    Quand je suis en vacances, je m'allongeait sans limite.