French word

progression

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁogʁɛsjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprogress

Example

La progression du projet est rapide.

The project is making rapid progress.

Illustration for progression (progress)

More examples

Je remarque une nette progression.

I notice marked progress.

Core concept

A path that moves forward through successive stages.

Common phrases

  • la progression du projet

    the progress of the project

  • une nette progression

    marked progress

Similar words

progrès: Improvement shown by better results or greater progress.
amélioration: The process of becoming better in quality or condition.
évolution: Gradual change that takes place over time.
développement: Step-by-step growth in size, scope, or content.

Definition in French

Action d'avancer ou d'évoluer progressivement, souvent par étapes, au fil du temps.

Word origin

French progression is a learned borrowing from Latin progressio, from progredi, which combines pro- ('forward') with gradi ('to step').

Usage tips

  • Progression is feminine, so the noun takes la, as in la progression du projet.

Other meanings

  • progressionnoun

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