développement
The process of starting to experience or as a result of growth or progress. It can refer to the economy, a child, or an idea.
Examples
3 of 5Le développement de l'enfant est rapide.
Child development is rapid.
Nous investissons dans le développement de nouveaux produits.
We are investing in the development of new products.
Le pays connaît un fort développement économique.
The country is experiencing strong economic development.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Development' - the spelling is almost identical except for the extra 'p' in English.
Quick Quiz
Le ___ économique est une priorité pour le gouvernement.
Correct!
The correct answer is: développement
Examples
Le développement de l'enfant est rapide.
everydayChild development is rapid.
Nous investissons dans le développement de nouveaux produits.
businessWe are investing in the development of new products.
Le pays connaît un fort développement économique.
academicThe country is experiencing strong economic development.
C'est un nouveau développement dans l'affaire.
formalIt is a new development in the case.
Le développement de ce jeu a pris trois ans.
informalThe development of this game took three years.
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
le stade de développement
the stage of development
favoriser le développement
to promote development
un développement inattendu
an unexpected development
Often Confused With
Déroulement is the way something happens over time (the unfolding), while développement is the growth/progress.
Usage Notes
In academic writing, 'développement' also refers to the main body of an essay.
Common Mistakes
Avoid misspelling it as 'dévelopement' (only one 'p' in French).
Memory Tip
Think of 'Development' - the spelling is almost identical except for the extra 'p' in English.
Word Origin
From 'dé-' (undo) and 'envelopper' (to wrap), meaning to unwrap or reveal.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Le ___ économique est une priorité pour le gouvernement.
Correct!
The correct answer is: développement
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