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/ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

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verb

Agrandir, élargir

To make larger.

Examples :

"The teacher enlarged the map so everyone in the class could see the details better. "

Le professeur a agrandi la carte afin que tout le monde dans la classe puisse mieux voir les détails.

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Agrandir, élargir

To grow larger.

Examples :

"The child's pet hamster gradually enlarged over the summer. "

Le hamster de l'enfant s'est progressivement agrandi pendant l'été.

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Agrandir, élargir, développer

To increase the capacity of; to expand; to give free scope or greater scope to; also, to dilate, as with joy, affection, etc.

Examples :

"Knowledge enlarges the mind."

La connaissance élargit l'esprit.

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Développer, s'étendre sur

To speak or write at length upon or on (some subject); expand; elaborate

Examples :

"The teacher enlarged on the history of the Roman Empire, explaining various aspects in detail. "

Le professeur s'est étendu sur l'histoire de l'Empire romain, expliquant divers aspects en détail.

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Libérer, relâcher

To release; to set at large.

Examples :

"The judge enlarged the prisoner's bail, setting him free. "

Le juge a libéré le prisonnier sous caution, le remettant en liberté.

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S'éloigner vers l'arrière, se déporter vers l'arrière

To get more astern or parallel with the vessel's course; to draw aft; said of the wind.

Examples :

"The wind enlarged as the sailboat drifted further behind the larger ship. "

Le vent s'est déporté vers l'arrière alors que le voilier dérivait plus loin derrière le plus grand navire.

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Prolonger, reporter

To extend the time allowed for compliance with (an order or rule).

Examples :

"The teacher enlarged the deadline for the history project by a week. "

Le professeur a prolongé le délai du projet d'histoire d'une semaine.

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