No. 1,907 in French
prolongation
Extension or prolonging of time.
In a sentence
La prolongation de la réunion a été décidée hier soir.
The extension of the meeting was decided yesterday evening.
In this sentence, 'prolongation' is used as a noun to represent the act of extending the duration of an event or meeting.
Ils ont demandé une prolongation de leur séjour pour explorer davantage la région.
They requested an extension of their stay to explore the area further.
Here, 'prolongation' refers specifically to requesting additional time for a stay or activity, emphasizing the intention to extend the allocated duration.
La prolongation du contrat apportera des avantages financiers à l'entreprise.
The extension of the contract will bring financial benefits to the company.
In this context, 'prolongation' describes the formal extension of an agreement or contract, often discussed in professional or official scenarios.
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