widening

• Nom désignant le processus ou le résultat d'un élargissement, par exemple l'augmentation de la largeur, une section de route élargie, ou l'action d'élargir quelque chose.

A noun referring to the process or result of becoming wider, such as an increase in width, a widened section of a road, or the act of making something broader.

1. Increase in widthB2formal

   The process or result of becoming wider or broader.

   élargissement

   • The widening of the river was caused by heavy rainfall.
   • Engineers are planning the widening of the main highway.
   • The widening of the gap between rich and poor is a concern.

   Synonymesbroadeningdilationenlargementexpansionextension

   Antonymesconstrictionnarrowingshrinking

2. Widened road sectionB2formal

   A part of a road that has been made wider to allow vehicles to pass or park more easily.

   Élargissement de chaussée

   • The bus pulled into a widening to let other cars pass.
   • There is a widening along the mountain road for emergency stops.
   • The widening provides extra space for parking during events.

   Synonymeslay-bypull-offturnout

3. Act of making widerB2formal

   The action of increasing the width of something.

   élargissement

   • The widening of the canal took several months to complete.
   • The widening of the doorway allowed wheelchair access.
   • The widening of the path made it easier for cyclists.

   Synonymesbroadeningdilationenlargementexpansionextension

   Antonymesnarrowing

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose plus large en taille, en portée ou en étendue, ou de s'élargir.

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

1. Make or become widerB1formal

   To increase in width or extent; to make something broader.

   Élargir

   • They plan to widen the road to reduce traffic congestion.
   • The river widens as it approaches the sea.
   • The doctor said the medication will widen her blood vessels.

   Synonymesbroadendilateenlargeexpandextendstretchswell

   Antonymesconstrictnarrowrestricttighten

2. Expand or increaseB2formal

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

   élargir

   • Traveling can widen your horizons and understanding of different cultures.
   • The company aims to widen its product line next year.
   • Reading widely helps to widen your vocabulary.

   Synonymesamplifyaugmentbroadenenlargeexpandextendincreaseswell

   Antonymesconstrictlimitnarrowreducerestrict