French word

processus

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁosesys/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprocess

Example

Le processus prend du temps.

The process takes time.

Illustration for processus (process)

More examples

Le processus d'apprentissage demande de la pratique.

The learning process requires practice.

Core concept

A path that gradually transforms an initial state into a final result.

Common phrases

  • le processus d'apprentissage

    learning process

  • suivre le processus

    follow the process

Similar words

étape: A distinct stage within a task or event.
méthode: A systematic way to carry out work or solve a problem.
procédé: A prescribed procedure for achieving a specific purpose.

Definition in French

Suite d'étapes successives menant à un résultat ou à un changement.

Word origin

The Latin source processus developed from procedere, built from pro- ('forward') and cedere ('go'), expressing steady progress.

Usage tips

  • Processus is common in formal and technical explanations, while une étape usually names one stage within it.

Other meanings

  • procedurenoun

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