🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

élargir

Pronunciation / Transliteration: élargir

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Broaden/ˈbrɔː.dən/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Cette initiative vise à élargir l'accès à l'éducation."

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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To make something wider or more extensive.

    "The new policy aims to broaden access to education for all students."
  2. 2

    To expand one's knowledge or experience.

    "Traveling can help to broaden your perspective on different cultures."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'broaden' originates from the Old English 'brēodan', meaning 'to spread' or 'to extend'. It evolved through Middle English as 'broden', reflecting a shift towards the modern sense of making something wider or more extensive.

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