s'étendre sans fin
/s‿e.tɑ̃dʁə sɑ̃ fɛ̃/To continue indefinitely without stopping or ending; to be limitless in extent or duration.
La route s'étend sans fin à travers les montagnes.
The road stretches endlessly through the mountains.
Ses pensées s'étendent sans fin dans la nuit.
His thoughts stretch endlessly into the night.
This phrase is often used to describe vast spaces, time, or abstract concepts that seem infinite.
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Usage Tip
Use this phrase to emphasize the vastness or endlessness of something, whether physical or abstract.
📖Word Origin
The phrase combines the reflexive verb 's'étendre' (to stretch out) with 'sans fin' (without end), emphasizing the idea of limitlessness.
📝Usage Notes
This expression is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts to describe physical spaces, time, or abstract concepts that seem boundless.