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    Graduellement (en. Gradually)

    /ɡʁadɥə͂mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a continuous and progressive manner.
    The temperature gradually increased throughout the day.
    La température a graduellement augmenté au cours de la journée.
    Indicating a gradual change.
    She gradually improved her French skills.
    Elle a graduellement amélioré ses compétences en français.
    Occurring step by step.
    The healing process occurred gradually.
    Le processus de guérison s'est fait graduellement.
    Sneaking slowly into a situation.
    Climate changes are gradually appearing in our daily lives.
    Les changements climatiques s'affichent graduellement dans notre quotidien.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'gradual', from the Latin 'gradualis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slowly but surely
    In a slow and progressive manner.
    à petit feu
    brick by brick
    To build or progress bit by bit.
    brique par brique
    step by step
    To move forward step by step.
    pas à pas

    Related Words

    gradualist
    Advocating for gradual changes.
    gradualiste
    progressive
    Which develops or increases step by step.
    progressif

    Slang Meanings

    To evolve slowly.
    He takes his time, he evolves gradually.
    Il prend son temps, il évolue graduellement.
    To slow down the process.
    With him, everything goes gradually, no rush.
    Avec lui, tout va graduellement, pas de précipitation.