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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