What does prolonger in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word prolonger in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use prolonger in French.

The word prolonger in French means prolong, extend, prolong, extend, continue, persist, be continued, extend. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word prolonger

prolong

verbe transitif (augmenter la durée de [qch])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Nous avons prolongé le contrat de la nouvelle secrétaire.
We have prolonged the new secretary's contract.

extend, prolong

verbe transitif (faire durer plus longtemps)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Les nombreuses discussions ont prolongé la soirée tard dans la nuit.
The numerous discussions prolonged the evening late into the night.

extend

verbe transitif (longueur : étendre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La ville a prolongé la ligne de tramway.
The city extended the tram line.

continue

verbe pronominal (continuer d'exister)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Son œuvre se prolonge à travers ses descendants.
His work continues through his descendants.

persist

verbe pronominal (continuer, durer)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Sa maladie se prolonge d'une façon inquiétante.
His illness is persisting worryingly.

be continued

verbe pronominal (être continué par [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La maison se prolonge par une grande terrasse.
The house is extended by a large terrace.

extend

verbe transitif (continuer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Un sentier prolonge la digue.
A path extends the embankment.

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