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French word
prolongement
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁolɔ̃ʒəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounextension
Example
Le prolongement du métro ouvrira l'année prochaine.
The metro extension will open next year.
More examples
Le prolongement du bras du robot augmente sa portée.
The extension of the robot arm increases its reach.
Core concept
A line or span pushed beyond its former endpoint, creating extra distance or time.
Common phrases
prolongement de la ligne de métro
extension of the subway line
prolongement du tramway
extension of the streetcar line
Similar words
extension: A newly added part of an expanding space or structure.
prolongation: The postponement of a period or deadline until a later time.
allongement: An increase in length that makes something longer than before.
Definition in French
Désigne l'action de rendre plus long ou le produit de cette action, soit une extension obtenue dans le temps ou l'espace.
Word origin
French prolongement comes from prolonger, from Latin prolongare, meaning to make longer, with the noun suffix -ment.
Usage tips
- The masculine noun takes le, as in le prolongement du métro, while a time extension is often expressed with prolongation or délai supplémentaire.