Évoluer
Example: Les technologies continuent d'évoluer rapidement chaque année.
Definition
"Évoluer" means to develop or change gradually over time, often improving or becoming more complex. For example, technologies that "évoluent" rapidly each year continuously advance and adapt to new conditions or requirements.
Etymology
The word "évoluer" comes from the Latin 'evolvere,' meaning 'to unroll' or 'to unfold.' Originally used in scientific contexts to describe processes unfolding naturally, it evolved to broadly mean development or gradual change. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'evolve'?
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"Évoluer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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