Agrandir
Example: Ils veulent agrandir le musée pour accueillir plus de visiteurs.
Definition
"Agrandir" means to make something larger or expand its size or scope. In the example, it refers to increasing the physical space of the museum to accommodate more visitors, emphasizing the act of enlarging or extending an area or object.
Etymology
The French verb "agrandir" comes from the prefix 'a-' (from Latin 'ad-', meaning 'to' or 'toward') combined with 'grandir,' which means 'to grow' or 'to become large.' So, "agrandir" literally means 'to make large' or 'to enlarge.' Did you know? The root 'grand' traces back to Latin 'grandis,' meaning 'great' or 'large.'
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