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améliorer
/ameˈljɔʁe/
to improve
Il faut améliorer nos méthodes de travail.
We need to improve our work methods.
general
To make something better or more effective; to enhance or upgrade.
Elle a amélioré ses compétences en programmation.
She improved her programming skills.
Nous devons améliorer la qualité de notre produit.
We need to improve the quality of our product.
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe making something better.
Collocations
améliorer ses compétencesto improve one's skillsaméliorer la qualitéto improve the qualityaméliorer les performancesto improve performance
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Common Usage
'Améliorer' is often followed by a direct object (e.g., 'améliorer la situation').
Gold Rule
Reflexive Use
When used reflexively ('s'améliorer'), it refers to personal improvement.
Word Origin
From Old French 'ameliorer', from Latin 'meliorare' (to make better), from 'melior' (better).
Usage Notes
Often used with reflexive pronouns (s'améliorer) to indicate self-improvement.
Word Breakdown
amélior
better
root-er
verb suffix
suffixDictionnaire Français-Anglais