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la prolongation

extension, prolongation, overtime, extra time

p ʁ ɔ . l ɔ̃ . ɡ a . s j ɔ̃
pro professional + long long, lengthy + ation action or result of
noun · feminine Rare #47,511
extension, prolongation Usually refers to making something last longer or extending it.
FR: Nous avons demandé une prolongation du contrat.
EN: We asked for an extension to the contract.
overtime, extra time In sports, the extra time played when a game is tied.
FR: Le match s'est terminé en prolongation.
EN: The game ended in overtime.

Ils ont gagné le match en prolongation.

They won the game in overtime.

Prolongation du tracé du métro.

Extension of the metro line.

— Chute libre (1993)

Je me bats pour la prolongation de notre contrat.

I am fighting for the extension of our contract.

— Toni Erdmann (2016)

La loi n'a pas prévu de prolongation du délai.

The law did not provide for an extension of the deadline.

— Good Bye Lenin! (2003)

Nous avons l'intention de demander une prolongation.

We intend to request an extension.