extended

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a été rendu plus long ou plus grand en espace, en temps ou en ampleur.

Describes something that has been made longer or larger in space, time, or scope.

1. Longer than usualB1formal

   Made longer in time or duration than is typical.

   prolongé

   • They offered an extended warranty on the product.
   • The meeting went into extended hours due to the debate.
   • She took an extended vacation to travel abroad.

   Synonymesdrawn-outlengthenedlengthylongprolongedprotracted

   Antonymesabbreviatedshortened

2. Spread out or expandedB1formal

   Stretched out in space, area, or scope.

   étendu

   • The extended family gathered for the reunion.
   • The city has an extended network of bike lanes.
   • His extended arm reached the top shelf.

   Synonymeselongatedenlargedexpandedoutspreadprotractedspreadstretchedwide

   Antonymescompressedcontractedlimitednarrowedrestrictedshortened

3. Comprehensive or detailedB2formal

   Covering a wide range of topics or details.

   étendu, détaillé

   • The report provides an extended analysis of the market trends.
   • She gave an extended explanation of the scientific process.
   • The course offers an extended overview of European history.

   Synonymescomprehensivedetailedexhaustiveextensivethorough

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'augmenter la longueur, la taille ou la portée de quelque chose, ou de proposer/offrir quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something longer, larger, or more comprehensive, or of offering or providing something.

1. Make longerB1formal

   To increase the length or duration of something.

   allonger

   • They decided to extend the deadline by two weeks.
   • The teacher extended the lesson to cover more material.
   • We need to extend the cable to reach the other room.

   Synonymesdraw outelongatelengthenprolongprotractstretch

   Antonymesabbreviatecurtailcutreduceshorten

2. Offer or giveB1formal

   To offer or provide something, such as help, an invitation, or a service.

   Offrir, accorder

   • She extended an invitation to the party.
   • The company extended a job offer to the candidate.
   • He extended his hand in friendship.

   Synonymesaccordbestowgivegrantofferprofferprovidetender

   Antonymesdenyrefuserevokewithdrawwithhold

3. Spread outB1formal

   To stretch out or reach over an area or distance.

   s'étendre

   • The forest extends for miles to the north.
   • The garden extends behind the house.
   • His influence extends far beyond his immediate team.

   Synonymescontinuecoverreachspanspreadstretch

   Antonymescontractconvergeretractshortenshrink

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