étirer

Il existe même une théorie selon laquelle le bâillement étirerait les poumons et les tissus environnants, empêchant l’affaissement des voies respiratoires.
There is even a theory that yawning stretches out the lungs and surrounding tissues, preventing breathing airways from collapsing.
Épargnons à l’Europe un long débat qui s’étirerait sur dix-huit mois, ou même plus. Il multiplierait les contentieux et alimenterait les conflits entre États membres et entre institutions.
We must spare Europe a long, drawn-out debate lasting 18 months or even more. That would cause even more disputes and exacerbate the conflicts between the Member States and the institutions.
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