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Contexto cultural
In French schools, teachers often use 'En progrès' as a grade or comment. It is seen as more encouraging than a low numerical grade. Quebecers use this phrase similarly to France, but in a professional setting, they might also use 'avancement' more frequently. In Francophone Africa, 'faire des progrès' is often used in the context of community development and social projects. Swiss French speakers might use 'faire des progrès' with a high degree of precision, often quantifying it with specific metrics.
Add Adverbs
To sound more natural, add adverbs like 'vraiment' or 'enfin'. 'Je fais enfin des progrès !'
Silent S
Never pronounce the 's' at the end of 'progrès'. It is always silent.
Significado
Improve or advance in a skill or task.
Add Adverbs
To sound more natural, add adverbs like 'vraiment' or 'enfin'. 'Je fais enfin des progrès !'
Silent S
Never pronounce the 's' at the end of 'progrès'. It is always silent.
Use with 'en'
Always use 'en' for subjects: 'en français', 'en dessin', 'en sport'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'faire'.
Nous _______ des progrès en français cette année.
The subject is 'Nous', so the correct present tense form of 'faire' is 'faisons'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
In French, 'faire des progrès' is a fixed collocation using the plural indefinite article 'des'.
Complete the dialogue.
Professeur: Tu travailles bien. Élève: Merci, je veux ________.
The correct verb to use with 'progrès' is 'faire'.
Match the adjective to the situation.
If someone learns a language in 2 months, they make _______ progress.
'Fulgurants' means lightning-fast, which fits the context of 2 months.
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Faire vs. Other Verbs
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosNous _______ des progrès en français cette année.
The subject is 'Nous', so the correct present tense form of 'faire' is 'faisons'.
Choose the correct sentence:
In French, 'faire des progrès' is a fixed collocation using the plural indefinite article 'des'.
Professeur: Tu travailles bien. Élève: Merci, je veux ________.
The correct verb to use with 'progrès' is 'faire'.
If someone learns a language in 2 months, they make _______ progress.
'Fulgurants' means lightning-fast, which fits the context of 2 months.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is very rare. Use 'faire des progrès' for general improvement. 'Un progrès' is only for a single, specific breakthrough.
'Progresser' is slightly more formal. In conversation, 'faire des progrès' is more common.
Say 'Je fais beaucoup de progrès' or 'Je fais de grands progrès'.
The opposite is 'régresser' or 'perdre son niveau'.
Yes, 'Le projet fait des progrès' is perfectly correct.
It is 'des progrès'. Only use 'de' if there is a negation (Je ne fais pas de progrès) or an adjective (de grands progrès).
Yes, even in the singular, the word is spelled 'progrès'.
No, use 'grandir' for people or 'pousser' for plants.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
Say 'Je ne fais aucun progrès' or 'Je ne fais pas de progrès'.
Frases relacionadas
S'améliorer
synonymTo improve oneself
Aller de l'avant
similarTo move forward
Régresser
contrastTo regress
Prendre du galon
specialized formTo gain promotion/status
Faire du surplace
contrastTo stagnate
