Étapes (en. Steps)

/e.tap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Successive phases in a process.
Each step of the project must be carefully planned.
Chaque étape du projet doit être soigneusement planifiée.
Degree or level in a development.
We are currently at the first step of the development.
Nous sommes actuellement à la première étape du développement.
Step of a staircase or structure.
There are five steps to climb to reach the top.
Il y a cinq étapes à gravir pour atteindre le sommet.

Etymology

From the Latin 'stappa', meaning 'walk' or 'step'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

move to the next step
Advancing to the next phase of a process.
passer à l'étape suivante
step by step
Gradually, following each phase one after the other.
étape par étape
at each step
At each phase or moment of a process.
à chaque étape

Related Words

progression
Ability to move or progress in a sequence.
progression
goal
A desired outcome to be achieved at the end of a process.
objectif

Slang Meanings

Easy step to take.
That was a piece of cake step.
C'était une étape de cake.
Key moment in a process.
This is the step that changes everything.
C'est l'étape qui change tout.