French word

amélioration

Pronunciation

IPA/ameljoʁasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounimprovement

Example

Je vois une amélioration.

I notice an improvement.

Illustration for amélioration (improvement)

More examples

Nous constatons une amélioration de la situation.

We are seeing an improvement in the situation.

Core concept

A rough or weak result becomes visibly better, like a path rising one step at a time.

Common phrases

  • amélioration de la situation

    improvement in the situation

  • amélioration significative

    significant improvement

Similar words

progrès: Steady progress in something as it becomes better over time.
avancée: A visible step forward in addressing a problem or advancing a plan.
perfectionnement: The gradual honing of a skill or method toward greater perfection.

Definition in French

Action ou résultat qui rend quelque chose meilleur, indiquant l'amélioration d'une situation, d'une qualité ou d'une performance.

Word origin

Amélioration comes from Old French amelioracion, based on Latin melior, meaning better, and the verb meliorare.

Usage tips

  • Amélioration is feminine, so standard forms include une amélioration and cette amélioration de la qualité.

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