Étendre
Example: Nous allons étendre le linge dehors cet après-midi.
Definition
"Étendre" means to spread out or stretch something, such as clothes, to cover a larger area. For example, in the phrase "Nous allons étendre le linge dehors cet après-midi," it refers to hanging clothes outside to dry.
Etymology
The word "étendre" comes from the Latin verb 'extendere,' which means to stretch out. Did you know that "étendre" shares roots with the English word 'extend,' both conveying the idea of stretching or spreading something over a distance.
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"Étendre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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