Développer (en. Develop)

/de.vɛ.lɔ.pe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To grow or increase something.
One must develop their skills to progress.
Il faut développer ses compétences pour progresser.
To develop something, such as a product or project.
The company is developing a new application.
La société développe une nouvelle application.
To expand or deepen an idea.
She developed her argument with many examples.
Elle a développé son argument avec de nombreux exemples.

Etymology

From Latin 'developare', which means 'to undo' or 'to develop'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

develop a project
To create or implement a project.
développer un projet
develop relationships
To establish or strengthen ties with others.
développer des relations
develop an idea
To expand or clarify a notion or concept.
développer une idée

Related Words

development
Process of growth or evolution.
développement
developed
Who has reached an advanced or complex level.
développé
developer
A person who creates or improves products or services.
développeur

Slang Meanings

To work intensely on something.
He is developing his projects all night.
Il est en train de dév' ses projets toute la nuit.
To have a great idea or plan.
She developed a brilliant plan for the weekend.
Elle a dév' un plan génial pour le week-end.