How is the phrase de long en large translated from French to English

English translation
To and fro
adverb

En allant et venant de façon répétée.

Moving back and forth repeatedly.

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  • L'enfant se balançait d'avant en arrière sur la balançoire. — The child swayed to and fro on the swing.

  • Les feuilles bougent-elles d'avant en arrière dans le vent ? — Are the leaves moving to and fro in the wind?

  • Elle faisait les cent pas de long en large en attendant, nerveuse. — She paced to and fro while waiting nervously.

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