French Conversation · Level 137
30 words
French word
perfectionner
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛʁfɛksjone/
Meaning
- verbimprove
Example
Elle cherche à perfectionner sa technique.
She is trying to improve her technique.
More examples
Il pratique chaque jour pour perfectionner sa prononciation.
He practices every day to improve his pronunciation.
Core concept
A gradual finishing process that removes weaknesses and brings a skill, method, or object closer to its best form.
Common phrases
perfectionner son français
improve one's French
perfectionner sa prononciation
improve one's pronunciation
perfectionner une compétence
improve a skill
Similar words
améliorer: To improve the overall quality or level of something or someone's ability.
pratiquer: To practice a skill or habit repeatedly to build familiarity and ability.
s'entraîner: To train repeatedly to improve a technique or physical fitness.
affiner: To fine-tune a method or form of expression for greater precision and polish.
Definition in French
Perfectionner signifie améliorer et affiner une compétence, une méthode ou un objet en travaillant ses éléments pour obtenir un meilleur résultat.
Word origin
French perfectionner derives from perfection plus -er, and perfection ultimately comes from Latin perfectio, from the verb perficere meaning 'to complete'.
Usage tips
- Perfectionner often emphasizes detailed refinement, whereas améliorer is the more general everyday verb for making something better.