Élargir
Example: Nous devons élargir nos horizons pour mieux comprendre.
Definition
"Élargir" means to make something wider, broader, or more extensive. It involves increasing the scope, size, or range of an object or concept, such as in the phrase 'Nous devons élargir nos horizons,' which means expanding one's horizons or understanding.
Etymology
The word "élargir" comes from the Old French "largir," meaning to make large or wide, combined with the prefix "é-" which intensifies the verb. Did you know? The root "larg-" relates to largeness or generosity, reflecting the idea of 'making something broader or more ample.'
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"Élargir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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