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No. 12,307 in French

élargir

To widen, enlarge, or expand.

In a sentence

  • Nous devons élargir notre champ de vision.

    We must broaden our field of vision.

    Here, 'élargir' is used in a figurative sense meaning to expand intellectual perception or understanding.

  • Ils travaillent pour élargir la route.

    They are working to widen the road.

    'Élargir' is applied in a literal physical context referring to increasing the width of the road.

  • Elle souhaite élargir son cercle d'amis.

    She wishes to expand her circle of friends.

    The verb is used metaphorically to describe increasing the number or scope of social connections.

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