How to Say "Progress" in French

progrès

/pʁɔ.ɡʁɛ/masculine

The English phrase "progress" translates to French as progrès.

The noun progrès refers to advancement to a more developed state.

Meaning: advancement to a more developed state (noun)

Which one should you use?

While progrès is a noun, the verb progresser is used to describe the action of moving forward or improving.

The word has two syllables and is pronounced /pʁɔ.ɡʁɛ/.

In a historical context, a progrès referred to a royal journey, such as when a monarch traveled through their kingdom to be seen by the people.
In French, the noun progrès is almost always used in the plural form, les progrès, when discussing an individual's improvement in a skill or subject.
In many French political or social contexts, the word progrès can carry a heavy philosophical weight, often linked to the historical 'Age of Enlightenment' and the idea of human advancement.

Il fait des progrès.
He's making progress.
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Je fais des progrès.
I'm making progress.
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Tom fait des progrès.
Tom is making progress.
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Les progrès réalisés dans le domaine de la médecine sont extraordinaires.
The progress made in the field of medicine is extraordinary.
Nous avons constaté un avancement significatif dans la réalisation du projet.
We have observed significant progress in the project's completion.
J'ai bien avancé dans la rédaction de mon rapport.
I made good progress in writing my report.
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