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distend in French

distend in French is distendre — distend means to extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell.

distend in French

distendre

verb

(intransitive) To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell

What does "distend" mean?

verb To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell
verb To extend; to stretch out; to spread out.
verb To cause to swell.
verb To cause gravidity.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "distend" in French?

"distend" in French is distendre. distend means: To extend or expand, as from internal pressure; to swell

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