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lengthen in French

lengthen in French is rallonger, allonger — lengthen means to make something longer, or to become longer.

lengthen in French

rallonger
verb
(transitive) To make longer, to extend the length of.
allonger
verb
(transitive) To make longer, to extend the length of.

What does "lengthen" mean?

  1. verb To make something longer, or to become longer.
    "The tailor lengthened the trousers by two inches."
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lengthen in a sentence

  • The tailor lengthened the trousers by two inches.
  • The days lengthen as summer approaches.

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What is "lengthen" in French?

"lengthen" in French is rallonger, allonger. lengthen means: To make something longer, or to become longer.

How do you use "lengthen" in a sentence?

Example: "The tailor lengthened the trousers by two inches." In French, "lengthen" is rallonger, allonger.

Are there other ways to say "lengthen" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "lengthen": rallonger, allonger.

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