Tendre
Example: Elle tend la main pour attraper le livre sur la table.
Definition
"Tendre" is a French verb meaning to stretch out or extend something, often used to describe the action of reaching forward, as in 'Elle tend la main' which means 'She extends her hand' to grasp an object.
Etymology
The French verb "tendre" comes from the Latin word 'tendere,' meaning 'to stretch.' Did you know that many English words like 'tend' and 'tendon' share this Latin root, reflecting the idea of stretching or extending?
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"Tendre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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