prolonged

• Décrit quelque chose qui se poursuit sur une longue durée, souvent plus longtemps que prévu ou que d'ordinaire.

Describes something that continues for a long time, often longer than expected or usual.

1. Extended in timeB2formal

   Continuing for a long time or longer than usual.

   prolongé

   • The patient suffered from a prolonged illness.
   • There was a prolonged silence after the announcement.
   • Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause skin damage.

   Synonymescontinuingdrawn-outextendedlengthylonglong-lastingprotractedtime-consuming

   Antonymesabruptbriefconcisefleetingmomentaryshortshort-livedtransient

2. Lasting longer than expectedB2formal

   Something that continues beyond the anticipated or normal duration.

   prolongé

   • The negotiations resulted in a prolonged delay.
   • Prolonged use of the device may lead to overheating.
   • The storm caused prolonged power outages across the region.

   Synonymesdrawn-outextendedlengthylong-lastingprotractedtime-consuming

   Antonymesbrieffleetingmomentaryshortshort-livedtransient

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire durer plus longtemps quelque chose dans le temps ou d'étendre quelque chose dans l'espace.

A verb used to indicate the act of extending the duration or length of something in time or space.

1. Extend durationB2formal

   To make something last longer than usual or expected.

   Prolonger (durée)

   • The medication may prolong the patient's life.
   • They decided to prolong the meeting by another hour.
   • Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

   Synonymesdraw outelongateextendlengthenprotractspin outstretch out

   Antonymesabbreviatecurtailcutshortentruncate

2. Extend in spaceC1formal

   To lengthen or stretch something in physical space.

   Prolonger dans l'espace

   • The architect proposed to prolong the hallway to connect the two wings.
   • They prolonged the runway to accommodate larger aircraft.
   • The road was prolonged by several miles to reach the new settlement.

   Synonymesdraw outelongateextendlengthenstretch