S'étendent (en. Extend)

/s(ə) e.tɑ̃d/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To extend over a surface or in space.
The villagers extend across the plain to cultivate.
Les villageois s'étendent sur la plaine pour cultiver.
To prolong in time or in space.
The work extends over several months.
Les travaux s'étendent sur plusieurs mois.
To spread across various fields or activities.
The internet network extends across the country.
Le réseau internet s'étend à travers le pays.

Etymology

From the verb extend, derived from the Latin 'extendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to elaborate on a subject
To speak at length or in detail about a topic.
s'étendre sur un sujet
to spread like a trail of oil
To spread uncontrollably.
s'étendre comme une traînée de pétrole
to assert one's rights
To broaden the scope of one's rights or claims.
s'étendre sur ses droits

Related Words

extend
To move something from one position to another.
étendre
dilation
The action of increasing the volume of a body.
dilatation
extension
The action of extending or increasing something.
extension

Slang Meanings

To spread quickly.
Rumors spread like wildfire.
Les rumeurs s'étendent comme une traînée de poudre.
To scale or gain momentum.
The affair spread to the entire city.
L'affaire s'est étendue à toute la ville.