Phases (en. Phases)

/fəz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State or stage in a process.
The project unfolds in several phases.
Le projet se déroule en plusieurs phases.
Specific moment in a cycle.
The phases of the moon are fascinating.
Les phases de la lune sont fascinantes.
Series of characteristic stages.
We must follow all phases of the research.
Nous devons suivre toutes les phases de la recherche.

Etymology

From the Greek 'phasis' meaning 'aspect, appearance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

goes through phases
Goes through different stages or states.
passes par des phases

Related Words

lunar phase
Variations in the appearance of the moon in the sky.
phase lunaire
transition phase
Period of change from one state to another.
phase de transition

Slang Meanings

To be in a difficult phase.
He is going through a phase right now.
Il traverse une phase en ce moment.
To have phases of creativity.
She is in a phase of intense creation.
Elle est dans une phase de création intense.