No. 11,151 in French
prolongement
Extension; prolongation.
In a sentence
Le prolongement de la ligne de métro facilitera les déplacements.
The extension of the metro line will facilitate travel.
prolongement is used here to indicate a structural extension or expansion.
Dans le prolongement de ses efforts, il a obtenu une récompense.
As a result of his continued efforts, he received a reward.
prolongement refers to a figurative continuation or resulting extension.
Le prolongement du matin calme annonçait une journée paisible.
The extended calm of the morning heralded a peaceful day.
prolongement depicts a temporal extension of an experience or state.
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