prolongé
The English phrase "prolonged" is translated into French as prolongé.
prolongé is an adjective used to describe something that is lengthy in duration, extended or protracted.
Meaning: lengthy in duration, extended, protracted (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is the past participle of the verb prolonger, which means "to prolong" or "to extend".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form prolongée for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form prolongés for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form prolongées for feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- The act of prolonging a conversation is often culturally linked to the idiomatic expression faire durer le plaisir, which literally means 'to make the pleasure last'.
- While English speakers 'renew' a visa, French speakers use the verb prolonger to mean extending the validity of a document.
- To describe a 'prolonged' look or gaze, French often uses soutenu instead of prolongé to emphasize that the look was intense and unwavering.
Examples in context
- Un silence prolongé s'ensuivit.There followed a prolonged silence.This sentence shows how to use prolongé to describe a silence.Tatoeba #1103811 by sacredceltic, translation #48100 by Zifre
- Elle s'inquiétait de son absence prolongée.She was concerned about his prolonged absence.This sentence demonstrates the use of the feminine form prolongée to describe an absence.Tatoeba #7939198 by Micsmithel, translation #10333542 by sundown
- Le marché boursier connaît une baisse prolongée.The stock market is in a prolonged slump.This sentence shows how to use prolongé to describe a slump in the stock market.Tatoeba #10008517 by lbdx, translation #21201 by CK
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Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are discussing a delayed flight at the airport.
- ManonLe retard du vol est vraiment prolongé.The flight delay is really prolonged.
- GabrielOui, on attend depuis trois heures.Yes, we have been waiting for three hours.
- ManonC'est un stress prolongé pour tout le monde.It is prolonged stress for everyone.
- GabrielJ'espère qu'on va bientôt décoller.I hope we will take off soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry prolongé, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
