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prolongation

extension, prolongation

noun pro-lohn-gah-SYOHN Rare
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Also means

extra time (sport)

Usage Note

Prolongation refers to an extension of time or duration; in sport, les prolongations (plural) means extra time or overtime. A contract renewal is often called une prolongation. Distinguish from prolongement, which stresses a spatial or logical extension.

Examples

"Le match s'est décidé aux prolongations."

Natural Translation

The match was decided in extra time.

Literal Translation

The match itself-decided at the extra times.

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