élargit

Élargit is the third-person singular present indicative form of the French verb élargir, meaning to widen, broaden, or expand. It can be used with a direct object to indicate that something is being made wider or, in a figurative sense, broadened.

Etymology and classification: élargir is a regular -ir verb derived from the adjective large, with the prefix é- contributing the sense of making something larger. In the present tense, the root élarg- takes the standard -ir verb endings: j’élargis, tu élargis, il/elle élargit, nous élargissons, vous élargissez, ils élargissent. The form élargit is also used in reflexive constructions such as il s’élargit, meaning “it widens” or “it broadens itself” depending on context.

Usage: In a literal sense, élargit can describe increasing the physical width of an object or space, for example, "Il élargit la route" or "La porte élargit l’entrée." In a figurative sense, it is employed to denote expanding scope or capabilities, as in "élargir son domaine de compétences" or "élargir l’accès à l’éducation." The expression "élargir ses horizons" is common to convey broadening one’s perspectives.

Related forms and synonyms: Similar verbs include agrandir (to enlarge) and étendre (to extend). Élargir is often preferred when the emphasis is on increasing width or capacity, whereas étendre emphasizes extension over distance, and agrandir on increasing size. Prefixes and modal constructions can alter nuance, but élargit remains the standard present form for the third-person singular.