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masculine

/dev.lɔp.mɑ̃/

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Translation

development

Word origin

From développer ('to develop'), from Old French desvoleper, the opposite of envelopper ('to wrap up'), so literally 'to unwrap'. The deeper origin of voloper is disputed, but English develop and envelope share the same root.

Origin: Old French
Root: desvoleper
English cognates: develop, envelope

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluraldéveloppements

Examples

This country is experiencing rapid economic development.

durable enjeu .

Sustainable development is a major issue.

L' .

The child is at the centre of their personal development.

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