French word

procédé

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁosede/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmethod

Example

Le procédé est simple et efficace.

The method is simple and effective.

Illustration for procédé (method)

More examples

Ce procédé de paiement est sécurisé.

This payment method is secure.

Core concept

A structured route from an intended result to the steps or technique that achieves it.

Common phrases

  • procédé de paiement

    payment method

  • procédé efficace

    effective method

Similar words

façon: A specific way of doing something in everyday practice.
méthode: A systematic way of solving a problem or carrying out a task.
moyen: A means used to achieve a goal.
technique: A way of doing something based on specific skills or technical knowledge.

Definition in French

Manière organisée d'exécuter une action ou d'obtenir un résultat, souvent formalisée en étapes ou en règles.

Word origin

Procédé comes from French procéder, from Latin procedere, meaning to move forward, and developed as a noun for an organized way of acting.

Usage tips

  • Procédé is more formal or technical than méthode or façon and can also mean a questionable tactic in phrases such as procédé douteux.

Other meanings

  • procedurenoun
  • techniquenoun
  • processnoun

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