Progressive (en. Progressive)

/pʁoɡʁɛsif/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That promotes progress or development.

Progressive policies must be supported.

Les politiques progressives doivent être soutenues.

That develops or increases step by step.

This learning method is progressive.

Cette méthode d'apprentissage est progressive.

That changes or evolves over time.

Vocabulary in the technological field is increasingly progressive.

Le vocabulaire dans le domaine technologique est de plus en plus progressif.

From Latin 'progressivus', from 'progredi', meaning to advance.

progressive education

Teaching method that promotes student autonomy.

éducation progressive

progressive policy

Political approach aimed at reforming existing structures for the common good.

politique progressive

progressive taxation system

System where the tax rate increases with income.

système de taxation progressive

progress

Advancement or improvement towards a better state.

progrès

innovation

Introduction of new ideas or improvements.

innovation

reform

Change that modifies an existing structure to enhance it.

réforme

Positive change.

This place has undergone a real makeover, it’s very progressive.

Cet endroit a subi un vrai lifting, c'est très progressive.

Open-minded.

She always has progressive ideas during discussions.

Elle a toujours des idées progressives lors des discussions.