developed

• Qualifie ce qui a été amélioré, perfectionné ou amené à un état plus complexe ou plus efficace.

Describes something that has been advanced, improved, or brought to a more complex or effective state.

1. Advanced or matureB1formal

   Having reached an advanced stage of growth, progress, or complexity.

   développé (avancé)

   • The country has a highly developed economy.
   • She has a very developed sense of responsibility.
   • The technology is fully developed and ready for market.

   Synonymesadvancedcomplexfull-grownmaturemodernrefinedripesophisticated

   Antonymesimmatureprimitiveunderdevelopedundeveloped

2. Built or constructedB1formal

   Having been built or improved upon, especially in terms of infrastructure or land use.

   aménagé (construit ou équipé)

   • The developed area of the city has many skyscrapers.
   • They moved to a more developed neighborhood.
   • The land is now fully developed with houses and shops.

   Synonymesbuiltbuilt-upimprovedurbanized

   Antonymesrawundevelopedvacant

3. Elaborated or detailedB2formal

   Having been expanded or explained in detail.

   développé (élaboré, détaillé)

   • The author presented a well-developed argument in the book.
   • Her theory is more developed than his.
   • The plan is not yet fully developed.

   Synonymesdetailedelaboratedexpandedfullthorough

   Antonymesbasicroughrudimentarysimplesketchyundeveloped

• Verbe désignant le processus de croissance, de progression ou de création de quelque chose au fil du temps, incluant le fait de faire évoluer, d'améliorer ou de mettre au point.

A verb used to indicate the process of growing, advancing, or creating something over time.

1. Grow or progressA2formal

   To grow, advance, or become more advanced over time.

   se développer

   • The city developed rapidly after the new factory opened.
   • She developed a strong interest in photography.
   • The economy developed steadily during the decade.

   Synonymesadvanceevolveexpandgrowimprovematureprogressthrive

   Antonymesdeclinedeteriorateregressretrogressstagnatewither

2. Create or produceB1formal

   To create, invent, or produce something new.

   Créer ou produire

   • Scientists developed a new vaccine for the disease.
   • The company developed innovative software.
   • He developed a plan to solve the problem.

   Synonymesconceiveconstructcreatedevisefabricateformulategenerateinventoriginateproduce

   Antonymesabolishdemolishdestroyeliminateruin

3. Process filmB2formal

   To treat photographic film to make images visible.

   Développer (photographie)

   • They developed the film in a darkroom.
   • The photographer developed the pictures overnight.
   • Digital cameras have made developing film less common.

   Synonymesprocess