Rechercher
to stretch
01
étirer, tendre
to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it
Transitive: to stretch sth
Example
She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly.
While sewing, she was carefully stretching the waistband for a comfortable fit.
02
s'étirer
to extend one's body parts or one's entire body to full length
Transitive: to stretch one's body or body parts
Example
Every morning, she begins her day with a series of yoga poses to stretch her body and improve flexibility.
The cat woke up from its nap and proceeded to stretch its legs and arch its back before hopping off the couch.
03
s’étirer, s’étendre
to become longer, looser, or wider
Intransitive
Example
After washing the sweater in hot water, it began to stretch, becoming looser and more comfortable to wear.
With regular use, the fabric of the hammock began to stretch.
04
s'étendre, se prolonger
to cover a significant distance or expanse
Intransitive: to stretch some distance
Example
The wheat fields stretch for miles across the countryside.
Along the coast, sandy beaches stretch as far as the eye can see.
05
étirer, exagérer
to exaggerate and embellish the meaning or significance of something out of bounds
Transitive: to stretch an account or fact
Example
The marketing team decided to stretch the truth in their advertisement, making exaggerated claims
To boost sales, the salesperson tried to stretch the features of the product.
06
étirer, tendre
to pull something tight, causing it to become taut or elongated
Transitive: to stretch sth
Example
The gymnast stretched the elastic band before launching into her routine.
The rock climber carefully stretched the rope to anchor it securely to the cliff.
07
s'étirer, étendre
to straighten and extend one's body or limbs
Intransitive
Example
After sitting at the desk for hours, she stood up and stretched.
The cat woke up from its nap and stretched, arching its back and extending its claws.
Stretch
01
étirement, extension
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
02
étirement, stretch
exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent
03
ligne droite, secteur droit
a straightaway section of a racetrack
04
étirement, extension
the capacity for being stretched
05
période continue, intervalle
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
stretch
01
élastique, extensible
easily stretched
