Progressif
Example: Le développement progressif de la technologie change notre quotidien.
Definition
"Progressif" describes something that happens or develops gradually or in stages over time, rather than suddenly or all at once. For example, in the phrase "Le développement progressif de la technologie," it refers to the steady advancement of technology.
Etymology
The word "progressif" comes from the Latin verb "progredi," meaning 'to go forward.' It entered French through Old French and is related to the English word 'progressive.' Did you know? The concept behind "progressif" captures the idea of moving step by step toward improvement or change.
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"Progressif" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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