étends

The word étends is the second-person singular present indicative form of the French verb étendre. It translates to "you extend" or "you spread." The verb étendre has a broad range of meanings in French, including to stretch out, to spread, to broaden, to widen, or to prolong. For example, one might say "Tu étends tes bras" which means "You stretch out your arms." Another common usage is "Tu étends le linge," meaning "You hang out the laundry." The context of the sentence will determine the precise nuance of the verb's meaning. It can also be used figuratively, such as "Tu étends ton influence," meaning "You extend your influence." The verb is a regular -re verb in French conjugation.