Développa (en. Developed)

/de.ve.lop.pa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To advance or grow something.
He developed new software.
Il a développé un nouveau logiciel.
To broaden or expand a concept or idea.
She developed her ideas during the meeting.
Elle a développé ses idées lors de la réunion.
To evolve from a rudimentary state to a more refined state.
The project developed over the months.
Le projet s'est développé au fil des mois.

Etymology

The word 'developed' is the past form of the verb 'to develop', which comes from the Latin 'dis- volvere', meaning 'to unroll'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sustainable development
A development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.
développement durable
to develop
To flourish or grow significantly.
se développer
personal development
A process of self-improvement in various aspects of life.
développement personnel

Related Words

to develop
Action of making something more complex or richer.
développer
development
Process by which something becomes more advanced or elaborate.
développement
developer
A person who works on creating computer programs or applications.
développeur

Slang Meanings

To develop quickly or in a hasty manner.
He rushed his project.
Il a développé son projet à l'arrache.
For something to progress successfully.
This idea could really develop into something big!
Cette idée pourrait vraiment développer en quelque chose de grand !