stretch in French
stretch in French is étirement, étirer, étendre — stretch means to pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
stretch in French
étirement
An act of stretching.
étirer
(transitive) To lengthen by pulling.
étendre
(transitive) To lengthen by pulling.
s'étendre
(intransitive) To extend physically, especially from limit point to limit point.
s'étirer
(intransitive, transitive) To extend one’s limbs or another part of the body, for example in order to improve the elasticity of one's muscles.
What does "stretch" mean?
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verb To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
"She stretched the elastic band until it snapped."
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verb To extend one's own body or limbs, often to loosen muscles.
"He stretched before going for his morning run."
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verb To make a limited resource or piece of information go further than it comfortably should.
"They had to stretch their budget to cover the extra costs."
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noun A continuous extent of time or distance.
"It was a long, empty stretch of highway."
stretch in a sentence
- She stretched the elastic band until it snapped.
- He stretched before going for his morning run.
- They had to stretch their budget to cover the extra costs.
- That claim really stretches the truth.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "stretch" in French?
"stretch" in French is étirement, étirer, étendre. stretch means: To pull or extend something so it becomes longer or tighter.
How do you use "stretch" in a sentence?
Example: "She stretched the elastic band until it snapped." In French, "stretch" is étirement, étirer, étendre.
Are there other ways to say "stretch" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "stretch": étirement, étirer, étendre, s'étendre, s'étirer.
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