gradually

• Adverbe signifiant « lentement sur une certaine durée » ou « par étapes ». Décrit un processus ou un changement qui se produit par petits pas successifs plutôt que d'un coup.

An adverb meaning 'slowly over a period of time' or 'by degrees.' It describes a process or change that happens in small, incremental steps rather than all at once.

1. Slowly over timeA2formal

   In a gradual manner; happening slowly or by degrees over a period of time.

   graduellement

   • The weather gradually became warmer as spring arrived.
   • She gradually improved her English skills through daily practice.
   • The city gradually expanded over the centuries.

   Synonymesbit by bitlittle by littlepiecemealprogressivelyslowlystep by step

   Antonymesabruptlyimmediatelyinstantlysuddenly

2. Step by stepB1formal

   Proceeding in small, incremental steps rather than all at once.

   progressivement

   • He gradually introduced new policies to the company.
   • The patient's health gradually recovered after the surgery.
   • They gradually built up their savings over many years.

   Synonymesbit by bitlittle by littlepiecemealprogressivelystep by step

   Antonymesabruptlyimmediatelyinstantaneouslysuddenly