progressive

• Décrit ce qui soutient ou introduit des idées nouvelles, modernes ou progressistes, notamment dans un contexte social ou politique. Peut aussi désigner quelque chose qui se développe ou avance par étapes.

Describes something that favors or implements new, modern, or forward-thinking ideas, especially in social or political contexts.

1. Advancing or developingB2formal

   Happening or developing gradually or in stages.

   progressif / progressive

   • The disease showed progressive symptoms over several months.
   • There has been a progressive improvement in the company's sales.
   • The project requires a progressive approach to achieve its goals.

   Synonymesdevelopinggradualgrowingincrementalstepwisesuccessive

   Antonymesbackwardconservativeregressiveretrogressivestatic

2. Favoring social reformB2formal

   Supporting or advocating for social change, reform, or new ideas.

   progressiste

   • She is known for her progressive views on education.
   • The party's platform is based on progressive policies.
   • Progressive thinkers often challenge traditional norms.

   Synonymesadvancedleft-wingleftistliberalmodernreformist

   Antonymesconservativereactionarytraditionalist

3. Modern or innovativeB1informal

   Relating to or characteristic of modern, forward-thinking ideas or styles.

   Progressiste / moderne

   • The company has a progressive approach to workplace diversity.
   • They live in a progressive neighborhood that embraces change.
   • His progressive fashion style sets him apart from others.

   Synonymesadvancedavant-gardeforward-lookinginnovativemodernpioneeringtrendsetting

   Antonymesbackwardconservativereactionaryregressivetraditional

• Nom désignant une personne qui soutient des réformes sociales, des changements ou le progrès, souvent dans un contexte politique ou social, et qui prône des idées avancées ou libérales.

A noun referring to a person who advocates for social reform, change, or advancement, often in political or social contexts.

1. Person with reformist viewsB2formal

   A person who advocates for social, political, or economic reform and change.

   progressiste

   • The progressive argued for universal healthcare.
   • Many progressives support environmental regulations.
   • She is known as a progressive in the city council.

   Synonymesactivistleftistliberalreformerreformist

   Antonymesconservativereactionarytraditionalist

2. Grammar tenseB1formal

   A verb form (also called continuous) that expresses an ongoing action.

   progressif (forme progressive)

   • In English, the present progressive is formed with 'am/is/are' plus the -ing form.
   • The past progressive describes an action that was happening at a specific time.
   • She is studying the progressive tense in her grammar class.

   Synonymescontinuouscontinuous tense

   Antonymesperfectperfectivesimple