span in French
span in French is empan, chevaucher, couvrir — span means the distance or length between two points, edges, or supports.
span in French
empan
The full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.
chevaucher
(transitive) To extend through the distance between or across.
couvrir
(transitive) To extend through the distance between or across.
couvrir
(transitive) To extend through (a time period).
s'étendre
(transitive) To extend through (a time period).
What does "span" mean?
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noun The distance or length between two points, edges, or supports.
"The bridge has a span of nearly two kilometers."
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noun A stretch or period of time.
"Her career spanned a remarkable span of forty years."
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verb To extend across or over something.
"The new bridge spans the entire river valley."
span in a sentence
- The bridge has a span of nearly two kilometers.
- The eagle's wingspan reached almost two meters.
- Her career spanned a remarkable span of forty years.
- The new bridge spans the entire river valley.
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Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "span" in French?
"span" in French is empan, chevaucher, couvrir. span means: The distance or length between two points, edges, or supports.
How do you use "span" in a sentence?
Example: "The bridge has a span of nearly two kilometers." In French, "span" is empan, chevaucher, couvrir.
Are there other ways to say "span" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "span": empan, chevaucher, couvrir, s'étendre.
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