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développement

development

noun day-vlop-MAHN Rare

Also means

growth

Usage Note

Développement is masculine and covers personal, economic, software, and narrative development. The verb développer (to develop) is a direct root, and se développer is the reflexive form meaning 'to grow' or 'to expand'. In photography, développement historically referred to developing film.

Examples

"Le développement durable est essentiel."

Natural Translation

Sustainable development is essential.

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