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    S'étaillait (en. Was spreading out)

    /s'etajɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To unfold or extend over a surface.
    The canvas was spread out on the ground, ready to be painted.
    La toile s'étalait sur le sol, prête à être peinte.
    To spread or diffuse.
    The rumor spread throughout the village.
    La rumeur s'étaillait dans tout le village.
    To extend by multiplying implications.
    His influence extended well beyond his circle of friends.
    Son influence s'étaillait bien au-delà de son cercle d'amis.

    Etymology

    Originating from the verb 'étendre' with the reflexive pronoun.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spread out on stage
    To show oneself or perform ostentatiously.
    s'étaler sur la scène
    to spread out in public
    To behave without restraint in front of others.
    s'étaler en public
    to spread out in a debate
    To take too much time to argue, to the detriment of others.
    s'étaler dans un débat

    Related Words

    display
    The action of showing or exposing something in a way that attracts attention.
    étalage
    expanse
    A surface or field of action that spreads out.
    étendue
    to spread
    To place or arrange something on a surface.
    étaler

    Slang Meanings

    To elaborate too much in a conversation.
    He really started to show off when he talked about his vacation.
    Il a vraiment commencé à s'étalait quand il a parlé de ses vacances.
    To show pretension in one's gestures.
    She always shows off when she tells about her successes.
    Elle s'étale toujours lorsqu'elle raconte ses réussites.