évoluer
To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form. In academic contexts, it refers to how trends or species change over time.
Examples
3 of 5Les enfants font évoluer leurs goûts alimentaires.
Children's food tastes evolve.
Le marché doit évoluer pour rester compétitif.
The market must evolve to remain competitive.
Ça a bien évolué par ici !
Things have really changed around here!
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Evolution' (Darwin).
Quick Quiz
La situation pourrait ___ dans les prochains jours.
Correct!
The correct answer is: évoluer
Examples
Les enfants font évoluer leurs goûts alimentaires.
everydayChildren's food tastes evolve.
Le marché doit évoluer pour rester compétitif.
formalThe market must evolve to remain competitive.
Ça a bien évolué par ici !
informalThings have really changed around here!
Les espèces doivent évoluer pour survivre.
academicSpecies must evolve to survive.
Le projet va évoluer selon les besoins du client.
businessThe project will evolve according to the client's needs.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
évoluer dans le bon sens
to move in the right direction
évoluer en fonction de
to evolve according to
liberté d'évoluer
freedom to evolve
Often Confused With
Changer is a general word for change, while évoluer implies a gradual or logical progression.
Usage Notes
Often used in the context of careers, biology, or social trends.
Common Mistakes
Using 'évoluer' to mean 'to move' in space; it's mostly for development or change.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Evolution' (Darwin).
Word Origin
From Latin 'evolvere', to unroll.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
La situation pourrait ___ dans les prochains jours.
Correct!
The correct answer is: évoluer
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