broadening

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus d'élargir quelque chose, de le rendre plus large, plus étendu ou plus diversifié dans sa portée ou son ampleur.

A noun referring to the act or process of making something wider, more extensive, or more varied in scope or range.

indénombrable

1. Act of wideningB2formal

   The process or action of making something wider or more extensive.

   élargissement

   • The broadening of the road reduced traffic congestion.
   • The broadening of the river's channel was necessary for flood control.
   • The broadening of the company's product line attracted new customers.

   Synonymesaugmentationenlargementexpansionextensionspreadwidening

   Antonymesnarrowingrestriction

2. Expansion of scopeB2formal

   The action of increasing the range, variety, or extent of something.

   élargissement de la portée

   • The broadening of her knowledge came from years of travel.
   • The broadening of the curriculum included new subjects like coding.
   • The broadening of his social circle helped him feel more connected.

   Synonymesamplificationaugmentationdiversificationenlargementexpansionextensionincreasewidening

   Antonymeslimitationnarrowingrestriction

3. Increase in widthB2formal

   A measurable increase in the physical width of an object or area.

   Élargissement (en largeur)

   • The broadening of the fabric was due to stretching.
   • The broadening of the crack in the wall was a sign of structural damage.
   • The broadening of the path made it easier for two people to walk side by side.

   Synonymesdilationenlargementexpansionwidening

   Antonymesconstrictionnarrowingtightening

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'élargir quelque chose en largeur ou en volume, ou d'étendre la portée ou l'éventail de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something wider or more extensive, or to expand in scope or range.

1. Widen physicallyB1formal

   To become wider or to make something wider.

   Élargir physiquement

   • The river broadens as it approaches the sea.
   • They plan to broaden the road to reduce traffic.
   • The path broadens after the first mile.

   Synonymesdilateenlargeexpandextendwiden

   Antonymesconstrictcontractnarrowsqueezetighten

2. Expand or increaseB1formal

   To increase the range, scope, or variety of something.

   Élargir (étendue, portée, variété)

   • Traveling helps broaden your horizons.
   • The company wants to broaden its product line.
   • Reading widely can broaden your knowledge.

   Synonymesamplifyaugmentdevelopdiversifyenhanceenlargeexpandextendincreasewiden

   Antonymesconstrictlimitnarrowreducerestrict