What does prolongé in French mean?

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

The word prolongé in French means extended, prolonged, prolonged, prolong, extend, prolong, extend, continue, persist, be continued, extend, long weekend. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word prolongé

extended, prolonged

adjectif (qui dure plus que prévu)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Son contrat de travail est prolongé.
He has been offered an extended employment contract.

prolonged

adjectif (plus longtemps que la normale)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
À vingt ans, c'est encore un adolescent prolongé.
At 20, he is an overgrown teenager.

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.

long weekend

nom masculin (week-end + jour férié)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
À la veille de ce week-end prolongé, vous êtes déjà nombreux sur les routes alors patience et prudence !

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