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    S'étendit (en. Spread out)

    /se.tɑ̃.di/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of spreading out in space or time.
    The sun stretched across the horizon, illuminating the landscape.
    Le soleil s'étendit sur l'horizon, illuminant le paysage.
    To diffuse or propagate.
    The rumor spread quickly throughout the school.
    La rumeur s'étendit rapidement dans toute l'école.
    To blossom or develop.
    The idea spread among the group members.
    L'idée s'étendit parmi les membres du groupe.
    To gain scope or significance.
    The war spread to other territories.
    La guerre s'est étendue à d'autres territoires.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'étendre' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to elaborate on a topic
    To discuss a subject at length.
    s'étendre sur un sujet
    to spread like wildfire
    To spread very quickly.
    s'étendre comme une traînée de poudre
    to let one's mind wander
    To relax or unwind mentally.
    s'étendre l'esprit
    to stretch as far as the eye can see
    To extend to the horizon, with no apparent limits.
    s'étendre à perte de vue

    Related Words

    extend
    To transfer something from one state to another or into a larger dimension.
    étendre
    to enlarge
    To become larger or to widen.
    s'agrandir
    to develop
    To grow or advance in a certain area.
    se développer

    Slang Meanings

    To elaborate in a discussion.
    He started to elaborate on the details, without anyone asking him to.
    Il a commencé à s'étendre sur les détails, sans que personne ne lui demande.
    To spread out on a bed.
    After a long day, I finally stretch out on my bed.
    Après une longue journée, je m'étends enfin sur mon lit.