This is the 12354th most frequent French word.
étend
"Étend" means "extends" or "stretches."
In this sentence, 'étend' is a conjugated form of the verb 'étendre,' used to describe the act of spreading or laying out something, in this case, laundry.
Elle étend le linge dans le jardin.
She spreads the laundry in the garden.
Here, 's'étend' represents the reflective form of 'étendre,' conveying the idea of something stretching or expanding over a distance.
La plaine s'étend à perte de vue.
The plain stretches as far as the eye can see.
In this usage, 'étend' signifies the action of extending, implying the dissemination or broadening of abstract concepts like ideas.