sans les progrès
sans the progress
字面意思: without the progresses
Use this phrase to highlight how modern advancements have changed or improved a specific situation.
15秒了解
- Means 'without the advancements' or 'without progress'.
- Used to compare modern life with the past.
- Common in discussions about technology and science.
意思
This phrase describes a situation where modern improvements or technological advancements are missing. It is like saying 'if it weren't for the steps we've taken forward.'
关键例句
3 / 6Talking about technology with a friend
Sans les progrès de l'internet, on ne pourrait pas se parler.
Without the progress of the internet, we couldn't talk to each other.
In a history class or academic setting
Sans les progrès agricoles, la population n'aurait pas augmenté.
Without agricultural progress, the population would not have increased.
Texting a friend about a broken GPS
Je suis perdu... sans les progrès du GPS, je suis nul !
I'm lost... without the progress of GPS, I'm useless!
文化背景
The French often use the plural 'les progrès' to acknowledge that advancement isn't just one thing, but a series of many small victories in science and society. This phrase reflects the Enlightenment values (Les Lumières) that still influence French thought today, emphasizing reason and improvement.
Plural vs Singular
While 'le progrès' (singular) refers to the general idea of moving forward, 'les progrès' (plural) usually refers to specific achievements in a field.
Don't confuse with 'Avancer'
If you want to say 'without moving forward' in a car, don't use this! Use 'sans avancer' instead.
15秒了解
- Means 'without the advancements' or 'without progress'.
- Used to compare modern life with the past.
- Common in discussions about technology and science.
What It Means
Imagine you are trying to bake a cake using only a campfire. You would likely say that life is hard sans les progrès of modern ovens. This phrase highlights the absence of specific advancements. In French, progrès is often plural when referring to various technical or social steps forward. It is a way to look back at how things used to be. It helps you compare the 'then' with the 'now.'
How To Use It
You usually place this at the start of a sentence to set a condition. For example, Sans les progrès de la médecine, tout serait différent. You can also use it after a noun to describe a state of being. It acts like a 'what if' scenario for the past. It is very common when talking about science, technology, or even personal growth. Just remember to use les because you are usually talking about specific improvements.
When To Use It
Use this when you are feeling grateful for your smartphone or dishwasher. It is great for academic discussions about history. You can use it when complaining about a power outage. It works well when you want to sound a bit philosophical. If you are at a museum, you might whisper it to a friend. It is perfect for highlighting how much easier life has become. Use it to show you appreciate modern comforts.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this if you are talking about moving physically forward. For that, use the verb avancer. Avoid it when talking about a single, specific project's status. In that case, use l'avancement. It is not for 'without effort,' which is sans effort. Also, don't use it for small, insignificant changes. It usually refers to bigger, impactful shifts in society or technology. Using it for a new haircut might feel a bit dramatic.
Cultural Background
French culture has a deep, complex love for both tradition and innovation. They gave the world the TGV train and the smart card. Yet, they still cherish 200-year-old bakeries. This phrase reflects that constant internal debate. The French often weigh the costs of 'progress' against the beauty of the past. It is a very 'intellectual' way to view the world. You will hear this in many French documentaries or news debates.
Common Variations
You might hear grâce au progrès, which means 'thanks to progress.' Another one is malgré le progrès, meaning 'despite the progress.' Sometimes people say le progrès technique to be more specific. You can also use en progrès to say someone is improving. If things are going backward, you might hear un recul. These variations help you navigate any conversation about change.
使用说明
This phrase is neutral and versatile. Be careful to include the definite article 'les' to sound natural when referring to specific advancements.
Plural vs Singular
While 'le progrès' (singular) refers to the general idea of moving forward, 'les progrès' (plural) usually refers to specific achievements in a field.
Don't confuse with 'Avancer'
If you want to say 'without moving forward' in a car, don't use this! Use 'sans avancer' instead.
The 'Nostalgia' Factor
French speakers often use this phrase with a touch of irony to show that while progress is good, they sometimes miss the simplicity of the past.
例句
6Sans les progrès de l'internet, on ne pourrait pas se parler.
Without the progress of the internet, we couldn't talk to each other.
Shows how a specific technology enables an action.
Sans les progrès agricoles, la population n'aurait pas augmenté.
Without agricultural progress, the population would not have increased.
A formal way to link cause and effect in history.
Je suis perdu... sans les progrès du GPS, je suis nul !
I'm lost... without the progress of GPS, I'm useless!
Self-deprecating humor about relying on technology.
Vivre sans les progrès de la douche chaude, c'est trop pour moi.
Living without the progress of the hot shower is too much for me.
Uses a 'grand' phrase for a funny, relatable complaint.
Sans les progrès de la chirurgie, il ne serait pas là.
Without the progress of surgery, he wouldn't be here.
Expresses gravity and gratitude for medical science.
C'est beau, mais sans les progrès de la sécurité, j'ai peur !
It's beautiful, but without the progress of safety, I'm scared!
Contrasts aesthetic beauty with modern safety standards.
自我测试
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence about modern medicine.
___ de la médecine, nous aurions beaucoup plus de maladies.
The sentence implies a negative hypothetical outcome, so 'Without the progress' (Sans les progrès) is the logical choice.
Complete the sentence about old-fashioned cooking.
Cuisiner au feu de bois, c'est faire ___ de l'électricité.
To cook over a wood fire is to do so 'without the advancements' of electricity.
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视觉学习工具
Formality of 'Sans les progrès'
Complaining to friends about a dead phone battery.
Sans les progrès de ma batterie, je suis mort !
General conversation about how life has changed.
Sans les progrès de l'aviation, voyager serait long.
Academic or scientific presentation.
Sans les progrès de la recherche, ce vaccin n'existerait pas.
Where to use 'Sans les progrès'
At a Museum
Comparing old tools to new ones.
In the Kitchen
Talking about the microwave or fridge.
Health Discussion
Discussing new treatments.
Tech Support
Joking about old software.
常见问题
11 个问题Not necessarily. It usually sets up a hypothetical situation. It highlights what would be missing if we didn't have modern tools, which often makes the speaker sound grateful for those tools.
Yes, you can. Sans le progrès (singular) sounds more philosophical and general, while sans les progrès (plural) sounds like you are talking about specific inventions or discoveries.
It is moderately common. You might not hear it every five minutes, but you'll definitely hear it in news reports, documentaries, or when people are debating 'the good old days.'
Start with the phrase, then add 'de' (of) and the subject. For example: Sans les progrès de la technologie... followed by what would happen.
It is neutral. It can be used in a casual conversation with friends or in a formal essay. The context around it determines the tone.
Yes! You could say Sans les progrès que j'ai faits en français... to mean 'Without the progress I've made in French...'
The opposite would be Grâce au progrès (Thanks to progress) or Avec les progrès (With the advancements).
In French, we often use the plural to denote multiple specific advancements or successes in a particular field like science or medicine.
Yes, especially when discussing R&D (Research and Development). A manager might say, Sans les progrès de notre équipe...
Absolutely. You can say Sans les progrès sociaux... to talk about improvements in human rights or labor laws.
Yes, sans is the direct equivalent of 'without' in English. It is a very versatile preposition.
相关表达
Grâce au progrès
Le sens du progrès
En plein progrès
Faire des progrès
Le progrès technique
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