English–French
“extension” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/alɔ̃ʒəmɑ̃/
Example
Nous avons obtenu un allongement du délai.
We got an extension on the deadline.
How to say “extension” in French
“Extension” in French is allongement.
The extra length or time added beyond an original measure.
Example sentences with allongement
L'allongement du séjour nous a permis de découvrir davantage la région.
The extension of our stay allowed us to discover more of the region.
Tips for using allongement
- In technical contexts, allongement can refer to an increase in physical length, including bone lengthening, rather than only to extra time.
Other French words for “extension”
Le prolongement du métro ouvrira l'année prochaine.
The metro extension will open next year.