French Conversation · Level 68
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French word
élargissement
Pronunciation
IPA/elaʁʒisəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounwidening
Example
L'élargissement du trottoir a facilité le passage des piétons.
The widening of the sidewalk made it easier for pedestrians to pass.
More examples
L'élargissement de la zone piétonne a attiré plus de clients.
The expansion of the pedestrian zone attracted more customers.
Core concept
A boundary moving outward, leaving more room or giving something a wider scope.
Common phrases
élargissement des compétences
expansion of skills
élargissement de la zone piétonne
expansion of the pedestrian zone
Similar words
agrandissement: An increase in the size of a space or object, making it larger.
augmentation: A rise in quantity or level.
extension: A stretching outward that increases range or length.
Definition in French
Action ou résultat du fait de devenir plus large ou d'augmenter en étendue.
Word origin
Élargissement is formed from élargir with the noun-forming suffix -ment, while élargir comes from large with a verbal ending.
Usage tips
- Élargissement is a masculine noun, commonly used in the pattern un élargissement de quelque chose.
Other meanings
- expansionnoun
- broadeningnoun
Opposites
- resserrementtighteningnoun
- rétrécissementnarrowingnoun
Related words
- élargirexpandverb
- élargienlargedadjective