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widen in French

widen in French is s’élargir, élargir — widen means to become wider.

widen in French

s’élargir
verb
(intransitive) To become wide or wider.
élargir
verb

What does "widen" mean?

  1. verb To become wider.
    "Her eyes widened in surprise."
  2. verb To make something wider or broader.
    "The council plans to widen the motorway next year."
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widen in a sentence

  • Her eyes widened in surprise.
  • The road widens just past the bridge.
  • The council plans to widen the motorway next year.
  • The new policy will widen access to healthcare.

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What is "widen" in French?

"widen" in French is s’élargir, élargir. widen means: To become wider.

How do you use "widen" in a sentence?

Example: "Her eyes widened in surprise." In French, "widen" is s’élargir, élargir.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "widen": s’élargir, élargir.

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