expansion
[ɪkˈspænʃn]noun
[of empire] expansion f, élargissement m
[of army, staff] augmentation f, accroissement m
[of chest, muscles, ideas] développement m
[of knowledge, influence] élargissement m
[of gas, metal] expansion f, dilatation f
computing [of memory] extension f
[of business] développement m, agrandissement m, extension f