English–French
“gradually” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/fyʁ/
Example
On a résolu les problèmes au fur et à mesure.
We solved the problems gradually.
How to say “gradually” in French
“Gradually” in French is fur.
A process moving through successive stages, with each stage appearing as the previous one unfolds.
Example sentences with fur
Au fur et à mesure des années, il a appris à maîtriser son instrument.
As the years went by, he learned to master his instrument.
Tips for using fur
- The usual pattern is au fur et à mesure que plus a clause, while au fur et à mesure de plus a noun phrase is also standard.
Other French words for “gradually”
Il devient graduellement plus fort.
He is gradually getting stronger.
La température augmente progressivement.
The temperature is gradually rising.