French Conversation · Level 60
75 words
French word
essor
Pronunciation
IPA/esɔʁ/
Meaning
- masculine noundevelopment
Example
L'essor d'Internet a transformé la société.
The development of the Internet transformed society.
More examples
L'essor des plateformes de streaming change la façon dont on consomme la musique.
The rise of streaming platforms is changing the way we consume music.
Core concept
A rising force that quickly makes a sector stand out and matter more.
Common phrases
l'essor des plateformes de streaming
the rise of streaming platforms
l'essor des applications mobiles
the growth of mobile apps
l'essor de l'économie collaborative
the expansion of the sharing economy
Similar words
croissance: An increase in quantity or size.
développement: Growth or progress that unfolds gradually.
hausse: A rise in a price or numerical value.
Definition in French
Croissance rapide et marquée qui confère à un secteur ou à une activité une visibilité et une importance accrues.
Word origin
Old French essor referred to flight or a rise into the air, while French later applied the term figuratively to vigorous development.
Usage tips
- Common patterns include prendre son essor, connaître un essor, and l'essor de followed by the growing sector or activity.
Other meanings
- growthnoun
- expansionnoun
Opposites
- stagnationstagnationnoun
- régressionregressionnoun