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progressif

French → English

adj//pʁɔ.ɡʁɛ.sif//

(general) Gradual: occurring or developing in stages or by degrees over time

Le déclin progressif de la population rurale inquiète les élus locaux.

(English) The gradual decline of the rural population worries local elected officials.

L'apprentissage d'une langue étrangère est un processus lent et progressif.

(English) Learning a foreign language is a slow and gradual process.

adj//pʁɔ.ɡʁɛ.sif//

(politics/economy) Progressive: relating to social reform or a tax system that increases with income

L’impôt progressif sur le revenu permet une meilleure redistribution des richesses.

(English) The progressive income tax allows for a better redistribution of wealth.

Cette mesure progressive vise à améliorer les conditions de travail des ouvriers.

(English) This progressive measure aims to improve workers' working conditions.

Entry ID: fr:en:progressif · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary