English–French

“gradual” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁogʁesif/

Example

La reprise sera progressive.

The recovery will be gradual.

Illustration for progressif (gradual)

How to say “gradual” in French

“Gradual” in French is progressif.

A process that advances through connected stages, with each stage moving the whole process forward.

Full entry for progressif: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with progressif

Le changement est progressif et visible semaine après semaine.

The change is gradual and visible week after week.

Tips for using progressif

  • In the feminine, progressif becomes progressive; the final consonant sounds like f in progressif but like v in progressive.

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